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Juicy Baked Pork Tenderloin

Juicy Baked Pork Tenderloin

A flavorful dish featuring juicy baked pork tenderloin seasoned with a brown sugar spice rub, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 slices
Calories 624 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Pork

  • 2 lbs pork tenderloins about 2½ lbs total
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup cold salted butter cut into cubes

Brown Sugar Spice Rub

  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Pan Gravy

  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Trim any silver skin from the pork tenderloins, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and black pepper. Rub evenly over all sides of the pork.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Transfer pork to a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet. Top with cold butter cubes.
  • Roast uncovered for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven, loosely cover with foil, and return to the oven for another 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
  • Transfer pork to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

To Make the Pan Gravy

  • Place the skillet with drippings over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Slowly whisk in broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • Whisk in Dijon mustard if using. Adjust thickness with additional broth if needed.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer and pull the pork at 145°F for juicy results. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it tender. It is normal for pork tenderloin to be slightly pink at 145°F. Double the gravy ingredients if you prefer extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 624kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 94gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 310mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 1797mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 5mg
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