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Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin.

Try this oven-baked pork tenderloin recipe for a tasty meal that everyone will love! First, you'll take the tenderloin and rub it with some spices and herbs. Next, you'll cover it in a yummy sauce made from honey, garlic, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. This sauce gives the meat an amazing taste.
Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt you can use more (up to a full teaspoon) or less (half a teaspoon) depending on your preference
  • 1/2 tsp pepper you can use more
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients for the sauce:

  • 2 tbsp liquid honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 garlic cloves grated or pressed through a garlic press
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, like Sriracha – optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the tenderloin, pat it dry, and remove the silverskin using a sharp knife. In a bowl, mix together the spices and herbs, which are garlic powder, sweet paprika powder, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Rub the tenderloin well with the spice and herb mixture on both sides (all over the tenderloin).
  • In a bowl, mix together the liquid honey, grated garlic, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard. If you want the sauce to be spicier, add a teaspoon of hot sauce, like Sriracha. The ingredients should be well combined.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sear the tenderloins for 3 minutes on each side, then transfer them to a baking dish. Once the tenderloin is in the dish, pour the sauce over it (use just over half of the sauce, the remaining sauce will be used after baking).
  • Place the tenderloin in a preheated 190°C (375°F) oven and bake it for the first 15 minutes. Then remove it, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 10 – 15 minutes. After that time, take it out of the oven, wait 5 minutes, and drizzle with the remaining sauce. You can also drizzle the sauce directly before serving. That’s it… Enjoy ♥.
    The recommended internal temperature for cooked pork tenderloin is 63°C (145°F) followed by a 3-minute rest. This will result in a slightly pink center, which is both safe and preferred by many for its juiciness. If you prefer it without any pink, you can cook it to a higher temperature, but don’t exceed 71°C (160°F) to avoid overcooking and drying out the meat.