Pork tenderloin

🥩 Pork Tenderloin — juicy, flavorful, and tender! This lean cut of pork cooks quickly and makes an impressive dinner with minimal effort. Whether roasted, pan-seared, or grilled, pork tenderloin is best when it’s seasoned well and cooked just to perfection.

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🍽️ Simple Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Rest Time: 5–10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1 (1–1.5 lb) pork tenderloin

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary, optional)

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🔪 Instructions

1. Preheat oven:

   • Set to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or oven-safe pan with foil for easy cleanup.

2. Season the pork:

   • Pat pork dry with paper towels.

   • Rub olive oil over the pork, then season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

3. Sear (for flavor):

   • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add pork and sear for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.

4. Roast:

   • Transfer skillet to the oven (or move pork to a baking dish).

   • Roast for 15–20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

5. Rest and serve:

   • Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing to keep the juices in.

   • Slice into medallions and serve with your favorite sides — roasted veggies, mashed potatoes, or rice.

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✨ Tips

• Don’t overcook! Pork tenderloin dries out quickly — use a meat thermometer for best results.

• Flavor twist: Add a glaze (like honey garlic, balsamic, or Dijon mustard) during the last 5 minutes of roasting.

• Marinate ahead: A few hours in olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, and herbs gives deeper flavor.

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