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Sliced pork tenderloin recipes on a plate, drizzled with a golden herb sauce and garnished with fresh thyme and red berries.

pork tenderloin recipes

Quick, juicy, and flavorful pork tenderloin recipes that work for weeknights, featuring oven, grill, slow cooker, and Instant Pot methods. Multiple marinades and flavor variations included.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian, BBQ, Mediterranean
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Basic Seasoning Blend
  • to taste - Salt
  • to taste -Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder -
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika -
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme or rosemary -
Asian-Inspired Marinade
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce -
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger -grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar -
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil -
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar -
Herb & Garlic Version
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary -minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme - minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic -minced
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil -
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest -
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard -
BBQ / Smoky Style
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika -
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder -
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar -
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce -
Honey Mustard Glaze
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil -
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard -
  • 1 tablespoon Honey -
  • 1 clove Garlic -minced
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider - vinegar

Equipment

  • 1 Meat thermometer (For checking internal temperature)
  • 1 Large oven-safe skillet (For searing )
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For trimming and slicing)
  • 1 Cutting Board (Stable surface )
  • 1 Kitchen twine (For stuffed tenderloins )

Method
 

  1. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and prepare your ingredients for seasoning.
  2. Apply salt, pepper, and chosen spices or marinades evenly over the meat.
  3. Heat skillet and sear the pork on all sides until a golden-brown crust forms.
  4. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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