Perfectly seasoned and roasted to perfection in your oven, this pork tenderloin is buttery tender, juicy, and so delicious! With easy ingredients and simple steps, it’s the perfect family meal.
Pork tenderloin is one of the finest cuts of meat. It’s very lean and tender and can be seasoned any number of wonderful ways. For this recipe we’ll use a combination of simple pantry ingredients to season the pork, before roasting it in the oven for about 30 minutes.
Make Sure It’s Pork Tenderloin
There’s a few cuts of pork that have similar sounding names. Be sure the packaging clearly says pork tenderloin. They are basically long and slender and weigh around ¾lb to 1 ½lbs each. It’s also quite common to find them in 2-packs. Other similar names including pork loin, pork loin filet and pork roast are NOT pork tenderloin and require different cooking steps.
Simple Pantry Ingredients
I love to make recipes where I have most of the ingredients already on hand. For this roasted pork tenderloin, we’ll use a simple rub which includes brown sugar, salt, pepper, ground mustard, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne (optional, be really good).
Easy Preparation
Another reason I love making this recipe is because it’s so simple to prepare. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together, rub some olive oil on the meat, and then coat it well with the seasoning rub. Place it into a baking dish or pan and into the oven it goes. No need to sear this recipe first, that’s one less step we needn’t worry about. Just rub the seasoning on and it’s ready to go in the oven!
Roast at 425° (F) for 25-30 minutes
We want the pork tenderloin to have an internal temperature of 145°(F). An instant read thermometer is an essential tool everyone should have on hand. After 25 minutes, check the thickest part of the meat. Once the internal temp is at least 145°(F), you’re good to remove from the oven. Set the pork tenderloin on a plate and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Recipe
Best Damn Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Mouthwatering, buttery tender pork tenderloin seasoned to perfection and roasted in the oven for about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins (¾lb-1.25lbs each)
- 3 tbs brown sugar
- 1.5 tbs paprika
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tbs olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°(F).
- Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- Trim pork tenderloin of any excess fat or silverskin. Pat pork dry and coat with olive oil.
- Rub seasoning mix all over pork tenderloin.
- Place seasoned pork into a shallow baking dish and bake in oven 25-30 minutes (internal temp should be at least 145°)
- Remove from oven and place pork tenderloin on a plate and let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Rachel J says
Awesome recipe!
The spices are spot on! This turns out so tender and very yummy!
I cut this very thin and use it for barbecue sandwiches. The spice rub is a great base for that. I used a meat thermometer that you put in at the beginning and leave it in the oven. I removed it at 135°, let it set for 5 minutes and it was perfect. The only thing I did different was I added liquid smoke to the tenderloin before I put the oil on.
Thank you so much! This is now my go-to for barbecue sandwiches.
Tom Abjott says
Made this tonight—perfect at 140degrees
With a batch of silky cabbage
Lee says
Excellent recipe. Have made it several times. The only tips I would give is to be sure and check it at 25 minutes. That extra five minutes can overcook. The center should be light pink.
The only addition I added was a 1/2 tsp. of lemon pepper spice to the rub.
SO good!!
Marilyn says
I dont have mustard powder. Can I use yellow mustard ad a emergency replacement
RecipeTeacher says
You can, but really, just leave it out.
Mary says
Only reading of 145 for pork?
RecipeTeacher says
Yes
Sue McKendrick says
This recipe is fabulous. That’s all I can say about it.
RecipeTeacher says
That says it all. Thanks, Sue!!
Betty A says
Great recipe!! Recipe was very clear, straightforward and simple. I added a few more spices, but that is up to each cook. The time and temperature was cooked the tenderloin to perfection! Will be using it again in the future.
J Notton says
It’s not always easy finding recipes that my whole family likes. They love this one! A bonus is that it helps me incorporate pork more often.
Rebecca Wright says
I needed a quick recipe and didn’t feel like doing the whole browning thing. This fit the bill and was VERY tasty/
Effie says
Have tried a few recipes for pork tenderloin but none have ever had me wanting to remake any of them but I will definitely be making this one! In fact I think it will now forever be my go-to! It was super easy, flavourful and super moist!