Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
A flavor-packed and easy-to-make Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds Pork Tenderloin
- 4–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Fresh herbs (Thyme or Rosemary), to taste
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the tenderloin in a skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add minced garlic and herbs, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Butter the pork with remaining butter using a spoon.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest the pork for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the tenderloin and drizzle with garlic butter sauce before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh garden salad. Basting the pork elevates the taste greatly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pork tenderloin, garlic butter, easy dinner, comfort food