Oven Pork Tenderloin
A super easy recipe to make pork tenderloin in the oven so it's flavorful. It's perfect for weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 2.5 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning e.g., Slap Ya Mama
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning evenly on the outside of the pork tenderloin, covering all sides.
- (Optional, but recommended) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned pork tenderloin and brown it on all sides, turning occasionally. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Once the pork is browned, place it in the preheated oven.
- Roast the pork in the hot oven until the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20-25 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness.
- Once cooked, take out the pork tenderloin from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This allows the juices to be redistributed.
- After resting, slice the juicy pork tenderloin into 1-inch thick pieces using a sharp knife. Serve the sliced pork tenderloin with your choice of sides, such as green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, or sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 155mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3325IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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