Whole30 Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Whole30 Pork Tenderloin
Description
The pork tenderloin is first patted dry and seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, ensuring an even base flavor. Searing in hot olive oil on all sides develops a browned crust that adds depth. The meat is then roasted in the oven with a pour-over mixture combining coconut aminos, fresh minced garlic, and ground ginger, which infuses savory and slightly sweet Asian-inspired notes into the pork as it cooks. Baking continues until it reaches a safe internal temperature of at least 145°F.
After cooking, the pork rests in the skillet for five minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat moist. Slicing reveals tender, flavorful pork ideal for serving as the main protein. Garnishing with green onions adds a mild, fresh flavor that complements the rich sauce.
Options for substitutions include using butter, ghee, or avocado oil instead of olive oil. The recipe suggests storing leftovers refrigerated up to three days and reheating gently with sauce to retain moisture. If the tenderloin is too long for the skillet, cutting it into halves before searing is recommended.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound pork tenderloin
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Sprinkle all over with sea salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil to a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot, place pork in pan. Cut pork in half if it is too long to fit in the skillet.
- Sear for 2 minutes on each side.
- Then, turn off heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together coconut aminos, minced garlic and ginger.
- Pour this mixture over pork.
- Then, bake in the oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once done cooking, remove skillet from oven. Allow pork to sit in the skillet untouched for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
- Then, slice and serve. Baste with sauce if desired and garnish with green onions.
Notes
- If the pork tenderloin is too long for your skillet, cut it in half to fit before searing.
- Butter, ghee, or avocado oil can substitute for olive oil in searing.
- Cook pork to an internal temperature of at least 145°F for safety.
- Allow pork to rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juices.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, reheating with sauce to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1058mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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