Garlic Butter Roasted Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
226 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Description
This recipe starts with a 1 ½ pound pork tenderloin patted dry and pierced with a fork to help the garlic butter season deeply. The garlic butter consists of softened butter mixed with minced garlic, garlic powder, and dried herbs such as Herbs de Provence or Italian blends. Salting and peppering the pork before applying half the butter mixture allows the flavors to build beneath the crust.
Roasting at a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit creates a browned exterior while maintaining a tender texture internally, reaching the safe 145-degree mark. Resting the meat twice, first after roasting and then after applying the remaining garlic butter, lets juices redistribute and enhances richness. The finish is a flavorful, juicy pork roast with gentle herb and garlic notes.
Pair this roasted tenderloin with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a balanced meal. The garlic butter can be spiced up or adapted with different herbs for variation.
If you prefer a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter before rubbing onto the pork.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Garlic Butter
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried herbs see note
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl stir together all ingredients for the garlic butter. Set aside.
- Pat pork dry with paper towels.
- Use a fork to pierce pork all over a dozen or so times.
- Season pork generously all over with salt and pepper.
- Place pork on a greased, rimmed sheet pan or in a casserole dish.
- Rub half of the garlic butter mixture over the top of the pork. Reserve remaining garlic butter for later.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until outside is browned and inside is no longer pink. (Internal temperature should read 145 degrees).
- Let pork rest for 5 minutes. Rub remaining garlic butter over the pork. Rest another 5 minutes. Slice, serve, enjoy!
Notes
- Use Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning blends, or substitute with fresh parsley plus thyme or oregano for the garlic butter.
- If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the garlic butter for balanced seasoning.
- Enhance the flavor by adding crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for mild heat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 709mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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