Pork Tenderloin Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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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
176 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Description
The Pork Tenderloin Recipe centers on seasoning tenderloins with a well-balanced dry rub including Italian seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. After coating the meat in cooking oil and the spice mix, it is placed in a baking dish and topped with fresh lemon or citrus juice before roasting at 400°F. The high heat browns the exterior, creating a savory crust, while the inside cooks to the desired level of doneness. Allowing the meat to rest post-baking helps retain its juices and enhances tenderness.
This dish can be sliced into medallions and served with the pan juices spooned over for added moisture and flavor. Fresh cilantro garnish is optional for a herbaceous touch. The recipe accommodates one or two small tenderloins, or a larger piece, making it flexible for different serving amounts.
The included notes emphasize that the recipe’s seasoning quantities can be scaled up for larger portions and total yield. This flexibility makes it convenient to adjust for small family meals or to serve bigger groups without changing the method.
Ingredients
- 1 or 2 pork tenderloin see note, half-pound
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice or 1 tablespoon of each, or lime or orange juice, fresh
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but highly recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease a large baking/casserole dish. Pierce tenderloins all over with a fork. Rub oil onto all sides of the meat.
- Whisk together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, salt, chili powder, smoked paprika (if using) and black pepper. Sprinkle mixture over tenderloin(s), patting it onto the surface of the meat on all sides. Place in prepared baking dish and drizzle lemon/lime juice over the top.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes until outside is browned and crispy and centers are cooked through to desired doneness (you can take them out on the early side if you like the centers a little pink).
- Spoon juices from the dish over the meat. Allow to rest on a cutting board or in the baking dish for 5-10 minutes. Slice into 1 inch pieces. Spoon any remaining juices from the pan over the slices, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro if desired, and serve.
Notes
- You can use one or two small pork tenderloins or a larger single tenderloin; adjust seasoning quantities accordingly.
- Doubling or tripling the seasoning amounts works well for larger pieces or when preparing multiple tenderloins.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 650mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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