Description
Succulent roasted pork tenderloin with savory pan sauce brings Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate. Herbed and perfectly seared, this elegant dish delivers restaurant-quality comfort that satisfies hunger and delights senses with rich, complex layers of flavor you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 medium pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds / 907 grams)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine or white wine
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Pan drippings
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 400°F (200°C) to ensure optimal roasting temperature for the pork tenderloins.
- Thoroughly blot the pork tenderloins dry with paper towels, creating a surface perfect for seasoning and browning.
- Pierce the meat with a fork multiple times to help seasonings penetrate and create a more flavorful exterior.
- Massage oil evenly across the entire surface of the tenderloins, promoting even cooking and beautiful caramelization.
- Combine the dry spices into a harmonious blend, creating a robust seasoning mixture that will enhance the meat’s natural flavors.
- Generously coat the tenderloins with the spice mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum taste.
- Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for a perfect sear that locks in moisture and develops a rich, golden crust.
- Sear the tenderloins on all sides until a deep brown color develops, approximately 6-8 minutes, creating a flavorful exterior.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, roasting uncovered for about 15 minutes and rotating midway to ensure uniform cooking.
- Verify doneness by checking the internal temperature, which should reach 145°F (63°C) for perfectly cooked pork.
- Allow the meat to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute and ensuring a moist, tender result.
- Create a quick pan sauce by deglazing with wine, incorporating ketchup and soy sauce to capture the delicious browned bits.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat, stirring continuously and adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Slice the rested pork and generously drizzle with the rich, flavorful pan sauce before serving.
Notes
- Achieve a perfectly golden-brown crust by patting the pork dry and ensuring the skillet is hot before searing.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature for precision, avoiding overcooking which can dry out the tenderloin.
- Experiment with different herb and spice blends to customize the flavor profile, such as adding rosemary or thyme for an aromatic twist.
- For a lighter version, swap out olive oil with avocado oil and use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce calories and sodium content.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg