Are you looking for a simple yet delicious dinner recipe that will impress your guests? Look no further than this baked pork tenderloin recipe! With a few simple ingredients, including fresh herbs and vegetables, you can create a flavorful and tender dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. So preheat your oven and get ready to wow your friends and family with this easy-to-follow pork tenderloin recipe.
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Baked pork tenderloin recipe
This delicious baked pork tenderloin recipe features a mouth-watering combination of flavors and textures – It is the perfect dish for a hearty and flavorful meal. Asparagus, scallion, garlic, potatoes… Adding in a variety of fresh veggies creates a balanced and nutritious meal, making it an excellent option for families or dinner parties. The spicy compound butter adds a great burst of flavor to the pork tenderloins and keeps them moist and juicy.
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key Ingredients for the baked pork tenderloin recipe
- Pork tenderloins
- Olive oil and butter
- Dry / Seasonings: flour, salt, pepper, Cayenne, garlic powder
- Herbs: tarragon, parsley, cilantro, chives, thyme, scallions
- Vegetables: tomatoes, red onion, garlic, potatoes, asparagus
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How to make the baked pork tenderloin
- Prepare butter & veggies – Mix softened butter with flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne to form a compound butter. Arrange vegetables and herbs in a baking dish, drizzle with stock and olive oil, and season generously.
- Assemble & bake – Place pork tenderloins on top of the vegetables, coat with compound butter, and bake until nearly cooked through—tent with foil midway to prevent over-browning.
- Rest & serve – Let pork rest covered after baking, then slice against the grain and serve with roasted vegetables.
Check the detailed steps in the recipe card below.
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Tips for the baked tenderloin recipe
- You can brown the pork tenderloins in a skillet with a little oil before baking.
- Baking the pork tenderloin in two steps and tenting with foil ensures it stays moist and juicy.
- Feel free to omit the flour if you’re gluten-free.
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How to keep baked pork tenderloin leftovers
Place pork tenderloin leftovers in an airtight container and keep them in your refrigerator for up to three days. You can freeze any leftovers in a plastic bag and keep them in your freezer for up to three months. To reheat the pork tenderloins, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and bake at 350ºF (180ºC), covered with foil, until heated through.
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Baked Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables and Spiced Butter
by eatwell101
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Our baked pork tenderloin is a flavorful and nourishing dish made with simple ingredients, fresh herbs, and vegetables. This pork tenderloin recipe is easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sticks (220g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, optional
- 2 sprigs tarragon
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs cilantro
- 6 sprigs chives
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 scallions, roughly chopped
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 1 red onion, quartered
- 1/2 head of garlic
- 2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 bunch of asparagus, trimmed
Instructions
- Combine softened butter with flour, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Cayenne - until you get a smooth consistency.
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Arrange vegetables and herbs in a rimmed baking dish, and drizzle with 1/4 cup vegetable stock and olive oil. Season with salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the pork tenderloins on top then coat them generously with the compound butter.
- Bake the pork tenderloins and vegetables for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven. Tent a piece of foil over the pork tenderloins so the top doesn’t burn, but the inside continues to cook. Put back in the oven and continue to bake for 15 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 145˚F (62ºC). Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
- Remove the pork tenderloins and vegetables from the oven, and let them rest for 10 minutes, still covered. Slice the tenderloins against the grain and serve with the veggies. Enjoy! ❤️
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