Flavorful Marinated Pork Tenderloin

What makes pork tenderloin so amazing? The secret is in the marinade. This highly rated marinated pork tenderloin recipe, brimming with delicious flavors, is destined to be a new favorite for your meals.

Ingredients for the Pork Tenderloin Marinade

This delicious marinade, crafted with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, Dijon honey mustard, salt, and ground black pepper, ensures your pork comes out perfectly tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The Dinogo community loves this easy-to-make marinade, made with common ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen.

Ideal Marinating Time for Pork Tenderloin

For the best results, this highly rated recipe recommends marinating the pork for at least one hour in the refrigerator. Skimping on the marination time will result in a less flavorful and juicy roast. However, you can marinate the pork tenderloin for as long as 24 hours for enhanced flavor.

How to Prepare Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Below is the complete, step-by-step guide to making marinated pork tenderloin, but here's a quick preview of what to expect as you follow the recipe:

Prepare the marinade and let the pork sit in a large resealable plastic bag in the fridge for at least one hour. Once marinated, transfer both the pork and marinade to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 145°F.

This recipe is also perfect for grilling, giving you a deliciously smoky flavor.

What to Pair With Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Need some side dish ideas to complement your pork tenderloin? We’ve got plenty of tasty options. Check out our collection of 10 Best Side Dishes for Pork Tenderloin, featuring a variety of delicious recipes to try:

• Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes
• Fig and Arugula Salad
• Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Proper Storage for Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Store your cooked pork tenderloin in a shallow, airtight container or securely wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until fully warmed through.

Can You Freeze Marinated Pork Tenderloin?

Absolutely! You can freeze marinated pork tenderloin. Just place it in a freezer-safe container or a zip-top freezer bag, wrap it in foil, and label with the date. It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to three months. When ready, thaw it in the fridge overnight.

Tips and Praise from the Dinogo Community

"I followed this recipe to the letter, although I added a splash of Worcestershire sauce," shares Carisma. "It was by far the best pork I've ever had! I marinated it for just an hour and roasted it for 55 minutes in the oven. The result was incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor!"

"Delicious flavor," says Dinogo Allstar Magnolia Blossom. "I roasted the pork at 350°F for about an hour and had no issues with the marinade caramelizing or burning. It turned out perfectly. Next time, I'll add more garlic. I only had regular Dijon mustard, so I threw in a bit of honey for sweetness."

"So simple and delicious," praises Cpeter03. "The entire family loved how tender the pork was, and the subtle seasoning really allowed the natural flavors of the pork to shine through."

Editorial content by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons Dijon honey mustard

• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 2 pounds pork tenderloin

Instructions

In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Place the pork in a large resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade over it, then squeeze out any excess air and seal the bag. Refrigerate and marinate for at least one hour before cooking.

Transfer the marinated pork into a baking dish and pour the remaining marinade over the top.

Cook the pork in the preheated oven until it's slightly pink in the center, which should take about 45 to 60 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches at least 145°F (63°C).

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