Best Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin is fabulous enough for Sunday Super but this oven baked pork tenderloin is a quick recipe that can even be made on a weeknight!

Flavorful Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Cowboy Butter is the most amazing meal!
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Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin has long been a favorite recipe of mine. Pork tenderloin in general is just such delicious cut of meat to cook. Our Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin recipe has been incredibly popular with readers, so I wanted to share another recipe that I think you’ll also love.

Because this is a quick recipe, Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin makes a scrumptious meal any day of the week. Use my Menu Planner and Grocery List Printable Set to plan out your meals to save yourself time and money.  Chili Lime Chicken Tacos is another great recipe to include on your meal plan.  Finally, my mom’s Chicken Pot Pie recipe is fabulous for Sunday supper, so be sure to add that to your list of recipes to try!

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Shopping List

• 1lb pork tenderloin
• Granulated Garlic
• Fresh Thyme
• Olive Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Cowboy Butter for Serving

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Succulent Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin with garlic and thyme in about 40 minutes!
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Baking Pork Tenderloin

Oven roasted pork tenderloin doesn’t have to just be a Sunday Supper kind of meal, you can actually have it on the table fairly quickly!

Is Searing Pork Tenderloin Necessary?

Searing the tenderloin creates a crust on the pork, which gives the meat amazing depth of flavor.  If you’re short on time, this step can be skipped, but I wouldn’t recommend it.

While your pork tenderloin is searing, make a batch of Cowboy Butter. This is one of our most popular recipes here on Juggling Act Mama, and it adds so much amazing flavor!  This will be used to finish off the oven baked pork tenderloin just before serving.

Cowboy Butter with garlic, lemon, parsley and a pinch of red pepper flake makes this oven roasted pork tenderloin extra special.
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At what temperature do you cook oven roasted pork?

Cook the pork tenderloin at 400-degrees F on a sheet pan.

How long to you bake pork tenderloin?

At 400-degreees, pork tenderloin needs to cook 18-20 minutes.

What temperature should you cook pork tenderloin to?

Pork tenderloin needs to cook until the internal temperature reaches 145-degress F. However, please note that it is important to let the pork rests, during which time the meat will continue to cook.

Is it safe to eat pink pork?

There are new guidelines for pork. The USDA now recommends cooking pork between 145-degrees F, and then letting it rest for a minimum of 3 minutes.  The pork may be a little pink in the middle, but it is safe to eat.

How To Make Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

1. Season the pork tenderloin with granulated garlic, fresh thyme leaves, salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on high heat.
3. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides.
4. Remove the pork from the skillet and place it into the center of the sheet pan.
5. Cook the pork at 400-degrees F for 18-20 minutes until the internal temperature is 145-degrees F.
6. Place 2-3 slices of Cowboy Butter on the top of the roast while it rests (optional).
7. Cover the oven roasted pork tenderloin with tinfoil and allow it to rest 3-8 minutes before slicing.

Tips for Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin

• DO NOT cover the pork tenderloin while it is baking.
• DO use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and remove it from the oven at 145-degrees F.
• DO use tinfoil to make a “tent” and allow the oven roasted pork tenderloin to rest 3-8 minutes before cutting.

How to Roast Vegetables with Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin

To make an easy meal, I cut potatoes and carrot into 1-2 inch pieces and cook them right on the tray with the pork tenderloin.  Prepare the veggies while you are searing the pork tenderloin. Here’s how:

1. Preheat the oven to 400-degrees F.
2. Spray a sheet pan with cooking oil.
3. Peel 4 large cloves of garlic and add them to the tray.
4. Add the vegetables to the tray and season with granulated garlic, fresh thyme leaves, salt and pepper.
5. Place the tray in the oven while you finish searing the pork.
6. When the pork is ready for the oven, place it in the center of the tray.
7. Bake for another 18-20 minutes until the pork is done, then remove it to a serving dish or cutting board to rest.
8. If  needed, return the sheet pan to the oven to finish cooking the vegetables until tender.

Make an easy weeknight dinner with pork tenderloin on a sheet pan with root vegetables tossed with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.
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What to Serve with Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin

Steamed Broccoli drizzled with our Lemon Vinaigrette is a delicious side dish to go with oven baked pork tenderloin. Here are some wonderful side dish ideas:

from left to right:

• Make Ahead Mashed Sweet Potatoes
• Bacon & Garlic Cauliflower Mash
• Mini Corn Muffins
• Easy Baked Potato Casserole

Oven Roasted Pork tenderloin is amazing with Cowboy Butter and a side of steamed broccoli!
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More Delicious Pork Recipes:

• Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
• Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
• Easy Pork Lettuce Wraps Recipe
• Slow Cooker Pork Roast with Apples

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Tender juicy oven roasted pork tenderloin is flavorful and delicious.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oven roasted pork tenderloin

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Resting Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Author: Ang Paris

Ingredients

• 1 lbs pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoons granulated garlic
• Fresh Thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• Cowboy Butter for serving optional

Instructions

• Season the pork tenderloin with granulated garlic, fresh thyme leaves, salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on high heat.
• Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides.
• Remove the pork from the skillet and place it into the center of the sheet pan.
• Cook the pork at 400-degrees F for 18-20 minutes until the internal temperature is 145-degrees F.
• Place 2-3 slices of Cowboy Butter on the top of the roast while it rests (optional).
• Cover the oven roasted pork tenderloin with tinfoil and allow it to rest 3-8 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Tips for Oven Baked Pork Tenderloin DO NOT cover the pork tenderloin while it is baking. DO use a thermometer to check the internal temperature and remove it from the oven at 145-degrees F. DO use tinfoil to make a "tent" and allow the oven roasted pork tenderloin to rest 3-8 minutes before cutting.

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