Baked Pork Tenderloin
A tender and flavorful baked pork tenderloin recipe infused with a sweet, smoky spice rub, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
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 your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rub the seasoning mixture evenly over the pork tenderloins.
- Place the seasoned pork tenderloins in a baking dish and top them with pats of butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing, garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Allow the meat to rest before slicing to keep it juicy. Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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