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Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This easy pork tenderloin recipe is expertly seasoned, seared, and roasted to tender juiciness. Flavorful and effortless to make, it's a delicious main dish for weeknight dinners or holidays!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 176 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This easy pork tenderloin recipe is expertly seasoned, seared, and roasted to tender juiciness. Flavorful and effortless to make, it's a delicious main dish for weeknight dinners or holidays!

Ingredients
  • 2 Half-Pound Pork Tenderloins (See note)
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lemon, Lime, or Orange Juice (or 1 tablespoon of each)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (Optional but highly recommended)
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a large baking/casserole dish. Pierce tenderloins all over with a fork. Rub oil onto all sides of the meat.
  2. 2
    Whisk together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika (if using), and black pepper. Sprinkle the mixture over the tenderloin(s), patting it onto the surface of the meat on all sides. Place in a prepared baking dish and drizzle lemon/lime juice over the top.
  3. 3
    Bake for 25–35 minutes, until the outside is browned and crispy and the centers are cooked through to desired doneness (you can take them out on the early side if you like the centers a little pink).
  4. 4
    Spoon juices from the dish over the meat. Allow it to rest on a cutting board or in the baking dish for 5to10 minutes. Slice into 1-inch pieces. Spoon any remaining juices from the pan over the slices, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 176kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 650mg28%
Potassium 493mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 24g48%
Vitamin A 298 IU
Vitamin C 1 mg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • This recipe is pretty flexible, and you can use 1-2 minimal pork tenderloins or one medium-large pork tenderloin, OR you can double or even triple the ingredients for the seasonings and serve many people with huge tenderloins.
Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-recipe/