Description
Succulent oven baked pork tenderloin delivers Mediterranean flavors that dance with herbal zest and tender perfection. Juicy slices promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) pork tenderloin (1–2 pieces)
Seasoning Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
Oil and Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a robust 400F (200C), ensuring the cooking environment is precisely heated for optimal meat preparation.
- Carefully trim away the silvery membrane from the pork tenderloin, revealing the smooth meat surface. Thoroughly blot the meat with clean paper towels to remove excess moisture, promoting better seasoning adhesion and crisp exterior.
- Create a vibrant spice blend by combining garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper in a small mixing vessel. Whisk the ingredients to distribute flavors evenly.
- Massage the tenderloin with olive oil, creating a light protective coating that will help spices adhere and enhance overall moisture retention.
- Generously apply the prepared spice mixture across the entire surface of the meat, ensuring complete and uniform coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Transfer the seasoned tenderloin to a roasting pan or baking sheet, positioning it centrally for consistent heat distribution.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and roast for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145F (63C) for perfect medium doneness.
- Once cooked, remove the tenderloin from the oven and allow it to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute throughout the meat and ensuring a succulent final result.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality pork tenderloin with minimal fat for the best texture and flavor.
- Patting the meat dry ensures a perfect spice coating and helps achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior when roasting.
- Invest in fresh spices to maximize the depth of flavor in your seasoning blend, as older spices can taste dull and less vibrant.
- Allow the pork to rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking and help maintain moisture during roasting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg