Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish, perfect for weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pork Tenderloin
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Rosemary, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Oil, for searing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the pork by trimming any excess fat and patting it dry.
- Season the pork liberally with salt and pepper.
- Make the garlic butter mixture by combining butter, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Sear the tenderloin in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Soak the seared tenderloin with the garlic butter mixture.
- Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest the pork for 5-10 minutes before slicing into medallions.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with sautéed green beans or a fresh salad. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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