Description

This Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe offers a delicious, tender, and juicy roast that’s packed with flavor. Coated in a sweet and smoky seasoning rub, then baked to perfection, it’s a simple yet impressive dish that works for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Paired with a buttery finish and garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup butter (cut into pats)
Chopped parsley (optional, to taste)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Rub: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Season the Pork: Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins, coating all sides.
Arrange in Pan: Place the pork tenderloins in a baking dish and top with pats of butter for added richness.
Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Rest & Serve: Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, and serve!

Notes

Be sure to let the pork rest after baking; this helps lock in the juices for a tender, juicy result.
You can customize the seasoning rub to suit your tastes. Add more chili powder for extra heat or increase the garlic powder for a stronger flavor.
If you want to make it even more decadent, you can add a glaze on top using your favorite barbecue sauce during the last few minutes of baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (1 tenderloin)
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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