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Garlic Butter Roasted Pork Tenderloin

What could be better than tender, roasted pork loin smothered in a deep, rich, herby, garlicky butter sauce? Plus, it's prepped and cooked in just 45 minutes!  

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Butter
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons dried herbs see note

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl stir together all ingredients for the garlic butter. Set aside.
  3. Pat pork dry with paper towels.
  4. Use a fork to pierce pork all over a dozen or so times.
  5. Season pork generously all over with salt and pepper.
  6. Place pork on a greased, rimmed sheet pan or in a casserole dish.
  7. Rub half of the garlic butter mixture over the top of the pork. Reserve remaining garlic butter for later.
  8. Bake for 25-35 minutes until outside is browned and inside is no longer pink. (Internal temperature should read 145 degrees).
  9. Let pork rest for 5 minutes. Rub remaining garlic butter over the pork. Rest another 5 minutes. Slice, serve, enjoy!

Notes

  • Herbs: I love Herbs de Provence, but you can use any favorite Italian seasoning blend OR substitute 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley + 2 teaspoons fresh chopped other herb (like thyme or oregano)
  • Butter: If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the butter mixture. 
  • Spice it up: Add 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the butter for a tasty hint of heat!
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Nutrition Information

Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 114mg (38%) Sodium 121mg (5%) Potassium 709mg (20%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 69IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226

% 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.