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Juicy Roasted Pork Tenderloin

A simple yet delicious recipe for juicy roasted pork tenderloin, perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests without the hassle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • One pound pork tenderloin trimmed and ready to cook.
  • Two tablespoons olive oil divided for searing and basting.
  • One teaspoon kosher salt.
  • Half teaspoon black pepper.
  • One teaspoon garlic powder if you skipped fresh garlic.
  • One teaspoon smoked paprika.
  • One tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary.
  • One tablespoon unsalted butter for final gloss.
  • Optional marinade listed earlier for extra flavor depth.

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Step 2: Pat the pork dry with paper towels so the surface browns evenly.
  3. Step 3: Rub the tenderloin with one tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and rosemary.
  4. Step 4: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat then add the remaining olive oil.
  5. Step 5: Sear the pork on all sides until you see a rich golden crust, about two minutes per side.
  6. Step 6: Place the skillet in the hot oven and roast for twelve minutes.
  7. Step 7: Check the internal temperature with an instant read thermometer aiming for one hundred forty five degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Step 8: Move the pork to a cutting board and cover it with foil for five minutes so juices redistribute.
  9. Step 9: Melt butter in the same skillet over low heat, scraping up tasty bits to form a quick pan sauce.
  10. Step 10: Slice the pork into one inch medallions then spoon the warm butter sauce over the top.

Notes

Roasted root vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes are great pairings. Avoid overcooking and ensure adequate resting time for juiciness.