Description
Oven Baked BBQ Pork Tenderloin is a mouthwatering, easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or looking for a tasty weeknight dinner, this recipe will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloins: 2 tenderloins, each 1 to 1.5 pounds.
- Barbecue Sauce: 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce.
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons.
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Fresh Herbs (Optional): Chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish.
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
2. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the pork with olive oil, then coat with the seasoning blend.
3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
4. Transfer the seared pork to the baking dish, brush generously with barbecue sauce, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
5. Allow the pork to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serve with remaining barbecue sauce and fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the pork.
Experiment with different types of barbecue sauce.
Baste the pork with barbecue sauce during baking for a thicker coating.
For a crispy exterior, broil the pork for the last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 29
- Cholesterol: 70