For the juiciest roasted pork tenderloin, it's essential to brown the meat to seal in the juices and ensure that the interior reaches the ideal temperature.
This recipe is both uncomplicated and impressive enough to serve as the centerpiece of a meal.
This recipe is quick and easy to make, making it a great choice for a last-minute meal. However, it is also impressive enough to serve as a main dish on a holiday table.
Ingredients:
- pork tenderloin
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- black pepper
- paprika
- salt
- olive oil
Instructions for the juiciest roasted pork tenderloin?
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Then prepare the pork tenderloin, clean and trim extra fat, and any silver skin. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Next, mix together all the seasonings to make the marinade: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoon paprika, and 2 teaspoon sea salt then add in oil.
3. Rub seasonings with oil evenly onto pork tenderloin and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you are pressed for time, you can skip marinating and proceed immediately.
4. Preheat a cast iron or heavy bottom skillet on medium heat and drizzle with oil. Brown all sides of the tenderloin then cover with foil or a lid and roast in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 155°F this will be about 20-30 minutes.
5. Take out of the oven and let the pork tenderloin rest for about 10 minutes. If you cut into it sooner the juices will pour out and you will end up with dry meat.
6. Slice into 1-inch slices and serve alongside your favorite dishes.
Brown all sides of the tenderloin (on a heavy bottom skillet that is oven safe) this will lock in the juices. Then cover and roast in the preheated oven at 400F and bake until internal temperature reaches 155°F this will be about 20-30 minutes.
Take out of the oven and let the pork tenderloin rest for about 10 minutes. If you cut into it sooner the juices will pour out and you will end up with dry meat.
For a crispy exterior leave the tenderloin uncovered in the oven.
Tips for the juiciest Pork Tenderloin?
- Roast pork until 150-155F for a medium-well done pork, if overcooked it will turn out dry.
- Let the pork rest for at least 10 minutes to lock in the juices.
- Make sure to give pork time to marinate for a flavorful tenderloin.
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Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Clean and trim off extra fat off of tenderloin and any silver skin. Pat dry with paper towel.
- Mix together all the seasonings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoon sea salt then add in oil.
- Rub seasonings with oil evenly onto pork tenderloin and set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat cast iron or heavy bottom skillet and drizzle oil. Brown all sides of tenderloin then cover and roast until internal tempeture reaches 155°F.
- Take off heat and let the pork tenderloin rest for about 10 minutes. If you cut into it sooner the juices will pour out and you will end up with dry meat.
- Slice into 1 inch slice and serve along side your favorite dishes.
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