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Sliced roasted pork tenderloin recipe drizzled with a creamy herb sauce, served alongside roasted potatoes and garnished with fresh herbs.

pork tenderloin recipe

A family-favorite pork tenderloin recipe that’s juicy, flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes. Max-approved and perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Family-Friendly
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

🧂 Main Ingredients
  • 1 Pork tenderloin - About 1 to 1.5 lbs
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil - Or vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Or ½ teaspoon fresh minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Optional adds color and depth
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme - Or rosemary optional
🍯 For Extra Flavor (Optional Glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Brush on before seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - For glaze or sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce - Use low-sodium for lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - Add at end for richness

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet (Cast iron recommended)
  • 1 Meat thermometer (For checking doneness (145°F))
  • 1 Tongs (For turning pork while searing)
  • 1 Cutting board (For resting and slicing)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing evenly)

Method
 

  1. Let the pork sit at room temperature before cooking.
    A bowl of marinade with a whisk, surrounded by ingredients including oil, garlic, black pepper, and raw pork tenderloin on a cutting board.
  2. Pat the pork completely dry using paper towels.
    Raw pork tenderloin marinating in a clear plastic bag with herbs, garlic, and a flavorful sauce.
  3. Generously season the pork on all sides with spices.
    Pork tenderloin roasting in a cast iron pan inside an oven, seasoned with herbs and spices, with light glistening from the juices.
  4. Heat the oven to 425°F before starting to cook.
    Sliced roasted pork tenderloin covered in a glossy sauce, garnished with fresh chopped herbs, and served with roasted vegetables.
  5. Brown the pork on all sides in a hot skillet.
    Sliced roasted pork tenderloin recipe drizzled with a creamy herb sauce, served alongside roasted potatoes and garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 31gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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