Juicy and tender Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe! Crispy and golden tenderloin loaded with flavors ready in no time.
PORK TENDERLOIN
This easy baked pork tenderloin recipe is delicious, easy and affordable! Crispy yet juicy pork that goes great with almost any side and makes for the perfect dinner. The meat is marinated in a flavorful pork tenderloin marinade, giving you the ultimate flavors. This pork recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, when hosting and even a classic during the holidays!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Pork– You want to be sure you are using pork tenderloin NOT pork loin. Pork loin is a bigger, fattier cut that has different cooking time.
- Oil– Coating the pork in oil gives the seasonings something to adhere to, and it helps soften up the meat, giving you tender, juicy pork. You can use canola, olive oil, vegetable oil or even avocado oil. I prefer olive oil.
- Mayo– Adding mayo to the pork tenderloin marinade is a game changer! Use either regular or avocado mayo.
- Seasonings– The seasonings for this flavorful pork tenderloin is a combination of all the classic seasonings! Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning! If you want to add different flavors or store-bought dry rubs you totally can!
- Water– Adding a little bit of water to the dish when baking the pork tenderloin results in juicy pork. Be sure not to skip this step.
HOW TO COOK PORK TENDERLOIN
With just a couple simple steps you can have this delicious dinner dish ready!
- Remove the pork tenderloin from the package, rinse and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the pork tenderloin marinade.
- Add the pork and marinade to a large bowl or plastic bag and mix until well combined and the pork is fully coated in the marinade.
- Marinate the pork in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven and add the marinated pork tenderloin to a casserole dish. Pour water into the dish, around the pork.
- Bake uncovered until the pork is golden and internal temperature is 145F.
- Remove from the oven and rest for a couple minutes. (Meanwhile, you can prepare some gravy from the drippings, if desired.)
- Slice and add to a serving platter, top with freshly chopped greens, and pour with some gravy if desired.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
PORK GRAVY WITH DRIPPINGS-
Elevate this dish with some gravy from the juicy leftovers in the pan!
- Melt butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, add the flour and whisk to combine. (It will be thick paste.)
- Pour in the drippings and broth to the roux and whisk until you get a thick creamy gravy.
AIR FRYER PORK TENDERLOIN
Did you know you can cook this pork in the air fryer?! So easy and a great method.
- Preheat the air fryer basket for 5-10 minutes.
- Add the marinated pork tenderloin to the air fryer basket, and air fry at 400°F for about 18-20 minutes, until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 3-4 minutes. Slice and serve with desired sides.
SERVING IDEAS
Pair this juicy pork recipe with the perfect sides for a delicious dinner idea! Pair with
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
The internal temperature of cooked pork tenderloin is 145°F. To avoid overcooking, remove at 140°F and it will finish cooking during the rest time!
Yes, it is okay if there is some pink in the center of the pork, if it has reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
Although this recipe does not require it, you can totally sear it first for the added flavors!
No, pork tenderloin is a skinner piece of meat, whereas pork loin is a bigger, fattier piece. This recipe calls for tenderloin!
The longer the pork marinates the softer it gets! Marinate for up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Yes, as it sits it finished cooking and it allows the juices to lock in!
Once the pork tenderloin is cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer, microwave or oven.
Yes! If you have different seasoning blends that you love, like a BBQ blend or Cajun blend, you can totally use that instead of my seasoning mixture.
OTHER DINNER IDEAS-
If you are looking for some other delicious dinner ideas, look no further!
Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1/3 cup water
Marinade-
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Pork Gravy-
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pork drippings strained
- 1 1/4 cup chicken or beef broth
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Remove the pork tenderloin from the package, rinse and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, combine oil, mayo, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasonings.
- Add the pork and the marinade to a large bowl or plastic bag and mix to full coat the pork in the marinade.
- Marinate the pork in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the marinated pork tenderloin to a casserole dish. Pour water into the dish, around the pork.
- Bake uncovered at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, until the pork is golden and internal temperature is 140°F. (It will finish cooking during the rest time at 145F.)
- Remove from the oven and rest for 4-5 minutes before cutting. (Do not skip the resting step!)
- Slice and add to a serving platter, top with freshly chopped greens, and pour with some gravy if desired.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
Pork Gravy-
- In a saucepan, over medium heat melt butter. Once the butter is melted, whisk in flour to combine. (It will be thick paste.)
- Pour in the drippings and broth to the roux and whisk until there are no more flour lumps.
- Bring it to a simmer and season with pepper. Once the gravy is thick, remove from heat and pour over the gravy if desired.
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