Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce
Description
This recipe features a whole pork tenderloin seasoned liberally with Cajun seasoning and seared quickly in hot vegetable oil to browning before baking in the oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 145˚F, ensuring juiciness and safe cooking. After roasting, the pan drippings form the base for the accompanying garlic sauce.
The garlic sauce develops as diced onion cooks until translucent, followed by the addition of minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes, which infuse the sauce with aroma and subtle heat. Chicken broth is added and brought to a simmer, then thickened with a cornstarch slurry to achieve a glossy, rich texture. Sliced pork is returned to the sauce to be coated before serving.
This dish pairs well as a main course with sides that complement its savory and mildly spiced character. The combination provides a tender roast with a balanced garlic-forward sauce for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
For the pork tenderloin:
- 2 lb pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the sauce:
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Heat oil in a large pan over high heat.
- Season the pork tenderloin on all sides with cajun seasoning. Then place in the hot oil and sear for about 1 minutes on each side.
- Cover with lid or foil and transfer to the oven to bake for 25-35 minutes or until it reaches 145˚F internal temp.
- Once done, remove the pork tenderloin from the pan and put the pan with drippings on the stove over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute, then stir in the broth and bring to a simmer.
- Combine the cornstarch with water to form a paste, then stir it into the sauce and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until it thickens.
- Slice the pork tenderloin and place it back in the sauce to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 1018mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 947IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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