Garlic Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin: Juicy and Tender Oven Baked Dinner
I am so glad you are here. This Garlic Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe proves that incredible, soul-satisfying food does not need to be complicated. You will achieve a juicy, tender pork roast every time you use this simple oven-baked method. This is an approachable recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or when you need an impressive pork recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (about 1.5 lb) pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme leaves, salt, pepper, and paprika to make the herb rub.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Place the tenderloin on the prepared baking sheet.
- Rub the herb mixture evenly over the entire surface of the pork tenderloin.
- Roast the pork tenderloin in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
- Remove the pork from the oven. Tent it loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Resting is key to a juicy pork tenderloin.
- Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions about 1/2 inch thick and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the juiciest pork tenderloin, use a meat thermometer. Do not overcook the meat.
- You can substitute dried herbs for fresh herbs, using 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- This recipe works well for an easy pork dinner; serve with roasted potatoes or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 85