Description
This Juicy Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe features a simple spice rub that caramelizes beautifully, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s a versatile and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2 pounds Pork Tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Salted Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare a baking sheet or casserole dish with parchment paper or foil.
- Mix spice rub ingredients (brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, salt) in a bowl.
- Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels.
- Coat pork thoroughly with the spice rub, pressing it into the meat.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork for 3-5 minutes on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer seared pork to the prepared baking dish and top with butter.
- Roast in the oven for 30 minutes, covering loosely with foil halfway through.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 145°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Customize the spice rub with different herbs.
- Save drippings for added flavor.
- Ensure pork is well-dried for better rub adhesion.
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- Let the pork rest after cooking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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