Pork Tenderloin Piquant

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind the cloves, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns until reaching a fine consistency. Evenly rub the spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin.
3. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and sear the tenderloin on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
4. Place the tenderloin on a roasting pan in the oven and roast until an internal temperature inserted into the pork reads 140 degrees, approximately 20 minutes.
5. Remove pork from oven and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing.