Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin: Juicy and Tender Without Searing
By Emma Collins
This baked pork tenderloin recipe is perfectly juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender, with no searing required, making it quick and easy for busy weeknights. The homemade spice rub combines sweet and savory flavors from brown sugar, paprika, garlic, and Italian seasonings, elevating the dish without any extra effort. Topped with butter, it bakes to a perfect tenderness, making it a comforting family meal served alongside mashed potatoes or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
- •2 piece 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
- •0.25 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- •0.25 cup butter (cut into pats)
- •chopped parsley (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F and move the rack to the middle position.
- 2
Prep the tenderloins by cutting off any excess fat and the silver skin.
- 3
Pat the tenderloins dry with paper towel.
- 4
Add the spice rub ingredients to a small bowl and stir together.
- 5
Coat the tenderloins all over with the spice rub.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
270
Protein
32g
Fat
13g
Carbs
5g
