Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
A mouthwatering garlic butter pork tenderloin, perfect for cozy family dinners or special date nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Pork Tenderloin
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
- Fresh Herbs (rosemary and thyme)
Instructions
- Prep the pork tenderloin by patting it dry and trimming off any excess fat.
- Season the pork liberally with salt and pepper.
- Sear the tenderloin in a large oven-safe skillet with 2 tablespoons of butter until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add minced garlic and fresh herbs to the skillet.
- Baste the pork with the remaining butter.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) and roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest the meat for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve the pork tenderloin with the garlic butter sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add sun-dried tomatoes or adjust the garlic amount based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pork tenderloin, garlic butter, easy dinner, comfort food, family meal