Description
Roasted Pork Tenderloin comes together with simple seasonings that elevate your weeknight dinner from ordinary to special. Tender, juicy meat wrapped in a delicious herb crust makes this dish a total crowd-pleaser your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 lb Pork Tenderloin
Seasonings:
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
Cooking Fat:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Carefully trim any excess fat from the 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin, then thoroughly pat it dry using paper towels.
- Pierce the entire surface of the tenderloin with a fork, creating small holes that help seasonings penetrate deeply.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the meat, massaging it gently to coat every inch evenly.
- Mix 1 teaspoon each of sea salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ground coriander with ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Generously rub the entire seasoning blend into the tenderloin, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Place an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Carefully place the seasoned tenderloin in the hot skillet, searing for exactly 6 minutes and rotating to achieve uniform golden-brown coloration.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated 400°F oven and roast uncovered for 13-15 minutes, flipping the meat precisely halfway through cooking.
- Remove the tenderloin from the oven and let it rest undisturbed on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Slice the rested pork into thin, even rings and serve immediately while still hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, juicy pork.
- Let the tenderloin rest after cooking so the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and flavorful.
- For a crispy exterior, pat the meat completely dry before seasoning and searing to help create a nice golden crust.
- Experiment with different herb blends in the seasoning mix to customize the flavor profile and match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19-21 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg