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Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin

Wondering how to cook pork tenderloin? We give hints for how to cook garlic butter pork tenderloin in the oven and have it juicy and tender.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
Garlic butter:
  • 1/2 cup salted butter )softened)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly snipped parsley
  • 1/4 cup freshly snipped parsley (for topping)

Instructions

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  1. Allow the pork to come to room temperature for 30 mins before baking. 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
  2. Mix together the ingredients for the garlic butter and place in the fridge as the pork cooks. 1/2 cup salted butter , 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons freshly snipped parsley
  3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Sprinkle salt and pepper over all sides of the pork tenderloin. 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  4. Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium high heat. 1/4 cup olive oil
  5. Add pork tenderloin and brown on all sides, turning as the pork browns. This will take only about 5 minutes.
  6. Place the entire pan (as long as it is oven-safe) in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The exact timing will depend on the thickness of the pork. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 145ºFahrenheit for the juiciest pork.
  7. Brush the garlic butter over the pork tenderloin when it comes out of the oven. Sprinkle with additional freshly snipped parsley. 1/4 cup freshly snipped parsley

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8 people (2.5 pounds pork), with 1 serving being 1/8 of the recipe and garlic butter. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 332kcal (17%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 393mg (16%) Potassium 557mg (16%) Vitamin A 355IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Calories 332kcal 17%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 393mg 16%
Potassium 557mg 12%
Vitamin A 355IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.