Juicy and Tender Pork Tenderloin Roast – The pork tenderloins are rubbed with thyme, rosemary, and spices, then brushed with a honey garlic glaze, and roasted in the oven at 375ºF. Rich with holiday flavor, this is the best pork tenderloin recipe ever!
Roasted pork tenderloin is so juicy, tender, and flavorful! Without a doubt, our BEST pork tenderloin recipe is this baked version with a honey-garlic glaze. This roast pork tenderloin, rubbed with garlic, herbs, and spices, is full of Christmas flavor. You could easily cut this magnificent but fast-cooking recipe in half to feed a smaller group. Have fun!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE ROASTED PORK TENDERLOINS RECIPE
- Two tenderloins of pork
- Two tablespoons, split between the two
- One teaspoon of paprika sweet
- one tsp powdered garlic
- Half a teaspoon of powdered onion
- One-half tsp dried thyme
- Half a teaspoon of rosemary, dried
- To taste, add salt and freshly ground pepper.
- four minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup honey (if keto, omit)
- One tablespoon of Sriracha, or any other preferred hot sauce
- Three tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce (or, for paleo, coconut amino)
- One spoonful of mustard dijon
ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE
You’ll love this easy method for roasting pork tenderloin. Browning the pork tenderloins forms a golden crust that seals in the juices and makes the meat super tender. Pork tenderloins tend to be budget-friendly, and the quick preparation makes this roasted pork tenderloin recipe an excellent option for a casual dinner with family, yet still impressive for a Holiday gathering. Add sliced oranges, rosemary sprigs, or even pomegranate quarters for an impressive garnish!
HOW TO ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN
Pork tenderloin baked in: First, prepare the pork tenderloin rub: Add the paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and onion powder. Coat the pork tenderloins in the spice mixture.
Sear the pork tenderloins in a skillet for three to five minutes on each side, or until browned all over. It could taste bitter if the spices are burned.
Prepare the sauce: Mix together garlic, oil, mustard, Sriracha, honey, and soy sauce. Drizzle this mixture over the baking dish-filled pork tenderloins.
After 15 minutes of roasting, take the pork tenderloins out of the oven. We cover the tenderloins with foil to keep the top from burning and to stop the meat from drying out.
Roast the pork tenderloins for a further 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F (62ºC).
After letting the pork tenderloins rest, cut them against the grain and serve them with the conserved sauce, orange slices, and rosemary on the side. Check out the more thorough instructions below!
DIRECTIONS
- How to prepare this dish for roasted pork tenderloin: Turn the oven on to 375˚F, or 190ºC. Put parchment paper or aluminum foil inside a baking dish and set it aside. Using paper towels, pat the pork tenderloins dry.
- Combine the paprika, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Coat the pork tenderloins with this mixture of spices.
- Sear the pork tenderloins in a skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat for three to five minutes on each side, or until browned all over. Place the pork tenderloins in the baking dish that has been prepared. Here, we just need to add some color and “lock up” the moisture in the meat rather than totally cooking it.
- In a bowl, stir together garlic, oil, honey, mustard, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Drizzle the browned pork tenderloins with this mixture. To serve, set aside portion of the mixture. After 15 minutes of roasting, take the pork tenderloins out of the oven.
- To ensure that the inside of the pork tenderloins cooks evenly and the top doesn’t burn, tent them with foil. Return the pork loins to the oven and cook for a further fifteen minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145˚F (62ºC). Assess doneness with an Instant Read Thermometer.
- Take the baking dish out of the oven and let it stand, covered with foil, for ten minutes. Cut the cooked pork tenderloins in half lengthwise Slices of orange, rosemary, and the saved glaze should be served alongside the dish when it is cut against the grain. Have fun!
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE RECIPE OF ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN
The pork tenderloins can be covered and refrigerated for up to one day after being rubbed. This will enable the meat to absorb the flavor of the seasoning.
The tenderloins should be browned in a cast-iron skillet. It is excellent for dispersing heat evenly. It is important to heat up the skillet before adding the tenderloin.
Avoid overcooking: Tenderloin is an extremely lean cut of meat. It might get dry if overdone.
To achieve extra tenderness, let the meat’s fluids seep back into it by resting the tenderloins before slicing!
Upon completion of the pork tenderloins, how will we know?
The USDA states that pork tenderloin should be roasted to a temperature of 145°F (62ºC). Cooking your pork roast.
WHAT SHOULD BE SERVED WITH THIS DELICIOUS PORK TENDERLOIN?
For a Holiday meal, we recommend serving the roasted pork tenderloins with roasted asparagus , roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potato mash, or our delicious spaghetti squash mash!
HOW AND HOW LONG TO KEEP THE PORK TENDERLOIN LEFTOVERS
Leftover pork loin can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen in a freezer-safe container for three months. Reheat covered in the oven at 350ºF (175ºC) until heated through. Add a few drops of water to the bottom of the baking dish to loosen the juices.
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