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Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Transform a humble pork tenderloin into a plate of juicy glory with this easy and flavorful recipe. The perfect combination of simplicity and taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pork tenderloin about 1.5 pounds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Optional splash of apple cider vinegar for extra zing

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed pan with foil for quick cleanup.
  2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels so the rub will cling.
  3. Stir olive oil, garlic, paprika, rosemary, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  4. Slather that mixture over the meat and let it sit for ten minutes so flavors mingle.
  5. Place the pork on the pan and slide it into the hot oven.
  6. Roast for fifteen minutes, flip it, then roast for another ten to fifteen minutes until an instant read thermometer shows 145°F.
  7. Rest the pork on a board for five minutes so juices redistribute rather than splash away.
  8. Slice the tenderloin across the grain into medallions about half an inch thick.
  9. Drizzle the optional vinegar splash over the slices for bright contrast.
  10. Serve and watch smiles bloom.

Notes

For extra crust, quickly sear in a cast iron skillet for three minutes per side before roasting. Swap rosemary for thyme or chipotle for a flavor twist. Insert a thermometer probe for accurate cooking. Never skip the rest period to ensure juicy bites.