Extra juicy and flavorful, this easy pork tenderloin recipe will be your new favorite pork recipe.
All you need to make this simple pork tenderloin recipe is pork, olive oil, and southwest seasoning. Just season, roast, slice, and serve.
Enjoy Juicy Pork Tenderloin in Just 30 Minutes!
- Oven baked pork tenderloin comes out tender and succulent every time.
- Simple prep, some oven time, and easy clean-up make this a perfect weeknight meal.
- Bake once and enjoy hot or cold slices of flavorful pork tenderloin all week long.
- Switch up the seasonings to match the menu.
Ingredients & Variations
Pork Tenderloin: Look for pork tenderloin and not a pork loin. A tenderloin is a long thin piece of meat about 7-8″ long and 2″ in diameter. But a pork loin is thicker, and often used as roasts or chops, so they aren’t interchangeable.
Seasonings: Whip up a DIY southwest seasoning to infuse the meat with a zesty flavor. Use leftover bacon grease instead of olive oil if you want a smokier, deeper flavor.
Variations: Bake the tenderloin on a “raft” of celery, onions, and mushrooms, and then serve them as a side to the pork. Use the leftover juices to make a creamy gravy.
How To Cook Pork Tenderloin
- Generously rub oil and seasonings over the pork loin (recipe below).
- Roast pork to 145°F, remove, and let rest for about 5-10 minutes.
- Slice and serve.
Tips for Tender, Tasty Tenderloin
- A meat thermometer is the best way to gauge the temp of a pork tenderloin to avoid over or undercooking it. Remove it from the oven when it reaches 145°F or just before.
- Always allow the meat to rest before slicing so the juices can recirculate back into the meat, keeping it nice and juicy.
- Be careful not to overcook. Pork tenderloin cooks quickly, and is very lean, so if it overcooks, it can become dry and lose flavor and tenderness.
Slicing, Storing, and Serving Pork Tenderloin
Keep leftover keto pork tenderloin in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy it cold or reheat it in the microwave at 30-second intervals so it doesn’t overcook. Freeze slices between sheets of parchment paper in zippered bags for up to one month.
Serve pork tenderloin with a side of mashed cauliflower, roasted radishes, and a tangy cucumber feta salad.
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Keto Pork Tenderloin
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Southwest seasoning enough to coat generously
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425˚F.
- Line a pan with foil. Rub tenderloin with oil and sprinkle generously with seasoning.
- Roast pork until temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer (about 18-20 minutes).
- Remove from oven and rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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What kind of pan?
Hi Barbara, a regular baking pan will work.
Hi Holly can not get southwest seasoning do you have a recipe for it
Hi Helen, we have this great southwest seasoning recipe here!
How large (oz) is 1 seving @ 167 calories, cooked.
Shirley
One serving is ¼ of a pound (4 ounces). Enjoy Shirley!
This is easy AND good. As an added plus, clean up is a breeze. Roasted this with radishes for a one pan meal.
Radishes are a great side dish for this recipe!
Very good very easy, we used Emeril’s Southwest seasoning blend, turned out great. Cooked on cast iron with radishes.