You’ll love this tried and true, quick, and easy way to prepare Roasted Pork Tenderloin. Searing the tenderloin creates a beautiful crust that seals in all the natural juices, resulting in incredibly tender, flavorful meat!
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This is our favorite oven-baked pork tenderloin recipe. It’s such a well-loved recipe that I had to put it into Natasha’s Kitchen Cookbook (I couldn’t risk disappointing everyone by not including it 😉).
Roasted Pork Tenderloin Video
Be sure to check out the video for this roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe—I’ll walk you through every step for tender, juicy results! Trust me, you’ll be shocked at how simple it is.
Pork Tenderloin Recipe
If you haven’t tried pork tenderloin yet, I truly think it’s just as satisfying as steak! Piercing the tenderloin with a fork allows the seasoning to penetrate deeply, eliminating the need for marinating. With its quick prep time, this dish is perfect for unexpected guests or a hungry family.
This recipe is easy to double or triple to feed a crowd, but even when cooking for fewer people, it’s worth making extras—it always disappears quickly! Whether sliced into sandwiches or served as a side, the leftovers are just as delicious the next day. I’m confident this baked pork tenderloin will become a go-to family favorite for you.
Pork tenderloin is often underrated, but you’ll love how this tender and lean cut of meat offers both incredible flavor and great value (we paid $18-$22 for 4 tenderloins at Costco). While we love to roast pork tenderloin, we also love Grilled Pork Tenderloin during warmer weather and Stuffed Pork Tenderloin for special occasions.
Ingredients for Baked Pork Tenderloin
- Pork Tenderloin – The star of the dish, pork tenderloin is a lean, tender cut of meat that cooks quickly and absorbs the flavors of the rub well.
- Olive Oil – helps create a golden crust on the pork when searing, locking in moisture.
- Black Pepper – freshly ground
- Salt – helps to tenderize the meat, and enhances the natural flavors.
- Dry Rub – Made with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ground coriander (If you don’t have coriander, you can omit it and the recipe will still work).
Pro Tip:
To remove the silver skin, insert the tip of your knife between the silver skin and the meat. Slide the knife along the meat while simultaneously pulling the silver skin and fat away.
Pork Tenderloin vs Pork Loin
Pork tenderloin and pork loin are both lean cuts of meat, but they differ significantly in shape and size and should not be used interchangeably in recipes. Pork tenderloin is smaller and thinner, typically weighing between 1 to 1 1/2 pounds. In contrast, pork loin is larger, usually weighing between 2 to 5 pounds. For this recipe, you want to use pork tenderloin.
How to Make Roasted Pork Tenderloin
- Prep – Preheat oven to 400°F with the rack positioned in the middle. With a sharp knife, trim any fat or leftover silver skin and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare Dry Rub – In a small bowl, combine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, and ground coriander.
- Season – Pierce the pork tenderloin all over with a fork and rub it with 1 tablespoon of oil. Sprinkle the dry rub onto the tenderloin. Use your hands to rub the spices into the tenderloin until it is evenly coated.
- Sear – Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan such as a cast iron pan or a Dutch oven. Once the oil is hot, add the pork tenderloin and brown it on all sides, about 6 minutes in total.
- Bake, Rest, and Serve – Place the pan in the oven and bake the tenderloin uncovered at 400°F for 13-15 minutes, flipping it over halfway through baking. Continue baking until the center of the pork registers at least 150°F on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into medallions and serve.
What Color is Cooked Pork Tenderloin?
*The USDA now recommends letting the tenderloin get to 145°F and letting it rest for at least 3 minutes. With a perfect pork tenderloin temperature of 145°F, the meat will still be slightly pink in the middle. I highly recommend using a thermometer to achieve the perfect doneness.
Storage Tips
- To Refrigerate: Allow the leftover pork tenderloin to cool to room temperature before storing. Place the pork in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in aluminum foil. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Freezing: If you want to store it longer, slice or leave it whole, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- To Reheat: When ready to eat, reheat the pork gently in the oven or on the stovetop with a bit of broth or leftover pan sauce to maintain moisture.
What to Serve with Pork Tenderloin
The mild flavor of Pork Tenderloin pairs well with just about any side, but here are some of our favorites:
- Vegetables – Choose from Green Beans Almondine or roasted Roasted Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, or a Roasted Vegetable Medley
- Potatoes – Roasted Potatoes, Greek Lemon Potatoes, Smashed Potato Salad, or Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Salad – Broccoli Grape Salad, Caesar Salad, Arugula Beet Salad, Macaroni Salad
- Rice – White Rice, Risotto, Cilantro Lime Rice, or Quinoa
Is your mouth watering like crazy? Try this pork tenderloin recipe once, and you’ll make it on repeat!
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (extra light), or vegetable oil, or avocado oil**
- 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F with the rack positioned in the middle.
- Trim the tenderloin of fat and any silver skin and pat dry with a paper towel. Pierce pork tenderloin all over with a fork and rub with 1 Tbsp oil.
- Combine your seasonings and sprinkle the dry rub onto the tenderloin, then use your hands to rub the spices into the tenderloin until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil over med-high heat in a large oven-safe pan (cast iron or a Dutch oven will work). Once the oil is hot, add pork and brown on all sides (6 minutes total).
- Place in the oven and bake uncovered at 400°F for 13-15 min, flipping the tenderloin over halfway through baking. Bake until the center of the pork registers at least 150℉ then transfer to a cutting board and let meat rest for 5-10 min. Slice into medallions and serve.
Notes
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Excellent recipe. Cooked just right
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
By piercing the meat will result in nothing. The wound closes up not allowing any marinade to enter the meat. Don’t be influenced by some of these “you can do it” ads.
Hi Natasha!!
Thank you for the great recipe! Our whole family loved the flavor and this was super easy to make!
I was wondering if you make this ahead and marinate the pork, let’s say like overnight, will the pork be too salty?
Should I add less salt in that case?
Hi Kyoko! Marinating it overnight will work. I peeked through the recipe comments, and it seems several readers have tried that. I haven’t tried it myself to advise on the salt; if you happen to experiment, I would love to know the outcome.
I wish I could attach a picture! Before putting in the oven I added quartered redskins and fresh green beans! Wow this is a great recipe for my big and busy family of six! Whenever I don’t know what to make for dinner I scroll through your recipes. They never disappoint!
Yummy! That sounds delicious! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This is the best recipe i have ever used , you out did your self again nice lady. i do most of the cooking in my house because its my hobby and following you makes life easier. Looking for a good fish stew recipe, tried a couple but not so great.
Thxs
Sal Cannizzo
That’s so great, Salvatore! Having cooking as a hobby is definitely a bonus! I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe! We have a fish and shrimp soup here but not a stew, thank you for that suggestion!
Love your recipes. Going to give this a try this evening.
I hope you love this recipe, Sharon!
I recently bought a tenderloin and was planning on cooking it the same way I always do, which we love. After coming across your recipe I’m going to change it up and try this. It looks so good! I have tried a few of your recipes and they’re always wonderful.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
The tenderloin looks good THe Lady Looks super beautiful
I hope you try this recipe soon! Thank you for that wonderful compliment!
This is absolutely delicious! I’ve made it twice this week. Just the perfect amount of seasonings. Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Diane.
Is there a substitute I could use for coriander? I don’t have that.
Hi Cindy, someone else shared that they used cummin and loved the result. You can also omit coriander from the recipe and it will still work.
My husband and both love this recipe! So quick and easy and delicious! I’ve made it several times!
Hello Amy, that’s perfect! Thanks for your great review and I hope you’ll both enjoy every recipe that you will try.
This is sooo good and EZ to make.
Love your recipes and high energy videos.
Thank you for that wonderful comlpliment!
A simple yet full of flavor recipe. I was looking for a way to roast a pork tenderloin and this was the recipe with all the comments. That’s usually a good bet, especially with 5 stars. We weren’t disappointed. Made it as written. Came out wonderful. Thank you!
Hi Dan, that sounds so great! I’m happy that you found and loved this recipe. Thank you for your fantastic review!
Hi Natasha. Love all of your recipes. Thanks for dedicating your time so that we can have wonderful recipes.
Silly question for the day ! I always follow your seasoning but when making this recipe I always have half of it leftover. I know you loose some of the seasoning when browning the meat but do you actually use the full amount. I season the meat fully but wondering if it needs to be coated and applied much thicker ?
Hi Debbie, we use all of it listed in the recipe for that size tenderloin. Like you said, some will fall off.
Perfect in every way! It took longer in the oven than directed in the recipe, but every pan is different as is every oven. Everyone had seconds, which is unheard of in my house. This will be my go-to recipe!
I’m happy to hear that you loved it, Sam! Thanks for your wonderful review and feedback.
I made this tonight for dinner and it was excellent. Thank you!
You’re welcome, ELizabeth. Glad it was a success!
How long would you cook a 2.11 lb tenderloin?
Hi Dana, here’s what one of our readers wrote in, I hope this is helpful: “My husband & son both love pork, and this turned out tender & juicy My roast was 2 1/2 lbs. so I added 10 minutes to the cooking time. Thank you for making easy & delicious recipes for us average cooks!”
So delicious and very easy to make-full of flavor! Thanks for a delicious recipe 😋!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Lynne!
Make it Tex Mex scratch the Italian seasoning instead add 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp thyme 1 Tbs chili powder 1 Tbs brown sugar
Use Hormel peppercorn marinated tenderloins
Marinate tenderloin 30 min or overnight
use wine to deglaze pan and drizzle sauce over tenderloin along with the juices left on the cutting board
Thank you for your tips and suggestions, Sherry.
You have rewritten the entire recipe. You have a recipe for Tex Mex pork tenderloin.
I am sure both recipes are quite tasty.
So delicious and easy! Thank you for sharing.
I served with baked apples which is my favorite pork combo ❤️
Definitely on the rotation and I like the idea of pre-mixing the rub that your previous reader posted.
Yum! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!