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Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin
Garlic herb pork tenderloin seared and roasted with a fragrant garlic and herb rub until juicy.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
10
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Oven
METHOD
Why It Works
Searing before roasting builds a golden crust and locks in the juices. A garlic-herb rub seasons the lean tenderloin all the way through.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 425°F.
2
Pat the tenderloin dry and rub with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
3
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high and sear the tenderloin on all sides until golden.
4
Add the butter, transfer to the oven, and roast 18 to 20 minutes until it reaches 145°F.
5
Rest 5 minutes.
6
Slice, top with parsley, and serve.
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 425°F.
2
Pat the tenderloin dry and rub with salt, pepper, garlic, rosemary, and thyme.
3
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high and sear the tenderloin on all sides until golden.
4
Add the butter, transfer to the oven, and roast 18 to 20 minutes until it reaches 145°F.
5
Rest 5 minutes.
6
Slice, top with parsley, and serve.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Topping
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Storage & Reheat
Store:
Store up to 3 days.
Reheat:
Reheat gently in a 325°F oven with a splash of broth so it stays juicy.
Swaps
No olive oil? Use avocado oil or canola oil in the same amount.
Avo's Tip
Rest the tenderloin 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
How do I know it's done?
Roast to 145°F, then rest 5 minutes; the center should be slightly pink.
One or two tenderloins?
Tenderloins are small; a 1 1/2 lb piece or two smaller ones feed four.
What should I serve with it?
Roasted potatoes, rice, or a light salad.
Quick Fixes
Tenderloin dry: pull at 145°F and rest before slicing.
Uneven cooking: tuck the thin end under for even thickness.
Want more crust: sear all sides well before roasting.
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