Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
This easy Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin recipe can be prepared in just 45 minutes. Coated in herbs and garlic, pan-seared to perfection, and finished in the oven, it's a simple yet flavorful dish that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- 2 pork tenderloins trimmed
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any neutral tasting oil
- As Needed fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400°F. Pat both of the tenderloins dry with paper towels.
- Mix together the chopped thyme, chopped oregano, salt and pepper.
- Coat the tenderloins with the minced garlic and seasoning mixture, ensuring to roll them in any of the mixture that falls off. Lightly pressing the mixture onto the meat as needed.
- Place a large cast iron skillet or an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Once it's heated, drizzle the olive oil into the pan.
- Add the pork to the pan and sear on each side. This should take about 4 minutes total. The pork should be browned but not cooked through.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reaches 140°F.
- Take the pork out of the pan, place it on a cutting board, tent it with foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes. After that, sprinkle over a little lemon zest, slice and serve. Enjoy!
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