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Baked pork tenderloin sliced into thin medallions.
4.88 from 8 votes

Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe

This melt-in-your-mouth Baked Pork Tenderloin is juicy and tender, with a smoky rub and pan-seared crust. It's ready in under an hour and makes a great midweek meal or special dinner with your favorite side dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 262kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 yellow onions - thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic - thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a small bowl, combine the thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • Place the pork on a large cutting board or plate and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mixture over the entire surface of the tenderloins. Set aside.
  • Add the olive oil to a large oven-safe cast-iron pan or heavy-bottomed skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the onions start to soften and the garlic is fragrant (reduce the heat to medium if the garlic starts to burn).
  • Push the onions and garlic to the side and place the tenderloins in the skillet. Sear for 4 minutes on each side or until browned then bake for 10-15 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
If you try making this baked pork tenderloin recipe, please leave me a comment and let me know! I always love to hear your thoughts.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 662mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg
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