The Ultimate Easy Pork Tenderloin
According to recipe creator Nicole McLaughlin (also known as NicoleMcMom), "This pork tenderloin is perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and ready in just about 30 minutes."
How to Season the Perfect Easy Pork Tenderloin
This mouthwatering pork tenderloin recipe is flavored with salt, freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic, and herbes de Provence. Along with the seasonings and pork, you'll also need olive oil and either white wine or chicken stock for extra depth of flavor.
How to Prepare Simple Pork Tenderloin
You’ll find the complete, detailed recipe below, but here’s a quick rundown of the steps to make this easy pork tenderloin:
- Trim and season the pork tenderloin.
- Sear the pork in oil until both sides are beautifully golden brown.
- Deglaze the pan to capture all the flavorful bits.
- Finish cooking the tenderloin in the oven for a perfect result.
- Allow the pork to rest before slicing and serving.
Tips from the Test Kitchen
Here are some helpful tips and tricks from Nicole that might simplify the cooking process for you:
- Remove the silver skin (the tough connective tissue on the outside of the meat) by sliding a sharp knife under the skin. Angle the knife upward to avoid cutting off unnecessary meat. If you don’t want to remove the silver skin, that’s totally fine.
- Don’t skimp on the seasonings! “You want to season evenly and liberally to develop a nice crust, according to Nicole.
- No oven proof skillet? No problem. Nicole recommends searing it in the pan, then transferring the pork to a baking dish to finish it in the oven.
- Another tip for developing a perfect crust: Avoid touching the pork tenderloin once it’s in the hot pan. This is key to the crispiest, crustiest, most irresistible crust.
- “Like any well-roasted meat, you’ve got to let it rest or the pork tenderloin will go bone dry when you slice into it.”
Perfect Pairings for Easy Pork Tenderloin
Browse our selection of 10 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Pork Tenderloin for mouthwatering ideas. Here are just a few of the tempting recipes you'll discover:
- Chef John's Perfect Polenta
- Braised Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Roasted Garlic-Parmesan Fingerling Potatoes
Contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients List
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2 pork tenderloins (1 lb. each)
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon granulated garlic
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2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
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4 teaspoons olive oil
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1/2 cup white wine or chicken stock
Cooking Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the silver skin from each pork tenderloin and season generously with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbes de Provence.
Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer. Add both pork tenderloins and cook, undisturbed, until golden brown and easily lift off the pan, about 5 minutes. Flip each piece and cook for an additional 3 minutes without touching. Pour in the wine and cook for 1 more minute. Remove the pan from the stove and transfer it to the oven.
Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is just slightly pink in the center, about 15 to 19 minutes. The internal temperature should reach at least 145°F (63°C) when measured with an instant-read thermometer.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with the pan juices.
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 208 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 30g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 208 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 503mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 30g | 59% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 14mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 506mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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