Sweet & Savory Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe Is Totally Juicy (6 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Elisa Schmitz
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Why do I always forget how easy it is to roast a juicy and delicious pork tenderloin in the oven? We get into a baked chicken rut, then I’ll rediscover pork tenderloin and I’m always thrilled with the result when I cook this dish for dinner.
This simple six-ingredient oven-baked pork tenderloin recipe is no exception. The flavor of the sauce is sweet and savory, and the pork is tender and totally juicy with no searing necessary. And, this high-protein recipe is ready to eat in only about 30 minutes. You can't beat that for a busy weeknight dinner!
Here is your short gluten-free shopping list for this high-protein recipe: a pork tenderloin, olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and either Italian or Mediterranean seasoning. Check out the health benefits of protein.
I baked this pork tenderloin in the oven for a family gathering, served it with a salad and my bleu cheese mashed potatoes, and everyone raved about it (before it disappeared). Next time, I’m adding some garlic powder, and I'm cooking two pork tenderloins so I have leftovers to make tenderloin sandwiches for the next day's lunch.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes
Total Time: 25 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or Mediterranean seasoning
Here’s how to make it:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar and seasoning.
- Pour the seasonings mixture into a baking pan. Roll the pork tenderloin in the mixture until it’s well coated all over. Season with sea salt and pepper, if desired. Cover baking pan with foil.
- Roast the pork in the baking pan in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, basting with the seasonings mixture a couple of times, until meat reaches 140 degrees F on a meat thermometer.
- Season the roasted pork tenderloin with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Slice and serve, pouring the juices over rice or potatoes and your favorite vegetables.
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