This pork tenderloin recipe is a seared pork tenderloin roasted with garlic and rosemary. It is not pork chops or pulled pork.
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Pork Tenderloin
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Pork Tenderloin. From Olivia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin, about 1 1/4 pounds (560g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the pork dry and rub with oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Sear in an ovenproof skillet, 2 minutes a side.
- Roast 12 to 16 minutes, to 145°F (63°C). Rest 5 minutes, then slice.
Notes
A tenderloin is lean. Past 145°F it dries out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Sear
Color first, then the oven.
Thermometer
Pull at 145°F. It rises a little as it rests.
Rest
Five minutes. The juices stay in the slices.
Garlic
In the rub, not burned in the empty pan.
Nutrition (estimated)
About 320 calories per serving. Estimate only, not a lab test.
FAQ
Two loins?
They fit one skillet. Do not crowd them.
Sauce
Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth after roasting.
Storage
Fridge, 3 days.
Leftovers
Slice cold for sandwiches.