Description
Looking for the best garlic butter baked pork tenderloin recipe This easy quick and simple dish is packed with flavor and perfect for healthy dinner ideas or special occasions With a rich garlic butter sauce and juicy texture this recipe is great for weeknight meals family dinners or holiday gatherings It is beginner friendly and delivers consistent results every time making it a must try for anyone who loves savory comfort food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pork tenderloin about 1 to 1.5 lbs
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F then mix paprika salt pepper onion powder and Italian seasoning in a bowl
- In another bowl whisk 3 tbsp melted butter with 4 cloves garlic 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey until combined
- Pat pork dry then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and coat evenly with seasoning mixture
- Heat skillet over medium high and sear pork for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned
- Pour garlic butter sauce over pork then transfer skillet to oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F
- Baste pork with sauce halfway through cooking for extra flavor and moisture
- Remove from oven let rest 5 to 10 minutes then slice and serve with sauce
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for best results
- Do not skip resting time
- Add extra garlic for stronger flavor
- Pair with vegetables or potatoes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg