Description
Oven baked pork tenderloin represents an accessible way to bring restaurant-quality dining to your home kitchen. This recipe balances simplicity with impressive results, making it perfect for busy weeknights and special occasions alike. The combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors creates a truly memorable dish that’ll become a regular feature on your dinner table.
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F with the rack positioned in the middle.
2. 2. Trim off excess fat and the thin silvery membrane from your pork tenderloins. Pat the meat thoroughly with paper towels.
3. 3. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
4. 4. Rub the pork lightly with olive oil first, then coat all sides generously with the seasoning blend.
5. 5. Place the seasoned tenderloins in a baking dish and dot the top with butter. Bake uncovered for approximately 25 minutes, checking the internal temperature with a meat thermometer.
6. 6. Allow the pork to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Oven baked pork tenderloin pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, creamy polenta, or a simple green salad dressed with lemon vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg