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Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Herb roasted pork tenderloin sliced on a rustic wooden cutting board.
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A simple yet elegant weeknight dinner featuring a juicy pork tenderloin coated in a garlic-herb paste and finished with a bright, buttery pan sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort and is ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (1.25 to 1.5 lb) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or additional broth
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using) to form a paste. Rub paste all over the pork.
  3. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small drizzle of oil. Sear pork for 2-3 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms.
  4. Transfer skillet to preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F (63°C).
  5. Remove skillet from oven. Transfer pork to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  6. While pork rests, make the pan sauce. Place skillet back on stove over medium heat. Add wine (or broth) to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 1 minute.
  7. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Remove from heat.
  8. Stir in cold butter, lemon juice, and any juices from the resting pork until butter melts and sauce is glossy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Slice pork, serve with pan sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

Use an instant-read thermometer to avoid overcooking. Letting the pork rest is crucial for juiciness. For a dairy-free sauce, omit the butter or use a plant-based alternative. Leftovers are great in salads, sandwiches, or grain bowls.

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