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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce
This Easy Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Sauce knocks it out of the park on flavor, but is still very simple to make. The tender, juicy pork is seared, then baked in the oven and a garlic sauce is made with the drippings to finish it with lots of flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 359 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
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 dried oregano
- 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!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
1018mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
947IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% 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.