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AccountFavoritesThis Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe is melt-in-your-mouth-tender and dripping with buttery garlic herb flavor.&nbsp; It is company pleasing and holiday worthy but family friendly and everyday easy!&nbsp; It takes less than 60 minutes from start to finish and MOST of that time is hand’s off!&nbsp; As much as you love this baked pork tenderloin the day off, it makes fantastic leftovers as well!&nbsp; I’ve included detailed instructions, tips, tricks and everything you need to know to make the BEST Pork Tenderloin recipe!Pork tenderloin is a lean, delicious, easy alternative to chicken and a chameleon when it comes to flavorings. Don’t miss our favorite pork tenderloin recipes: Roasted Balsamic Pork Tenderloin,&nbsp;Roasted Hoisin Blackberry Pork Tenderloin&nbsp;and&nbsp;Chili Dijon Pork Tenderloin.&nbsp;If you’re looking for a slow cooker option my&nbsp;honey pork loin recipe&nbsp;is also fantastic (note that recipe is for loin and not tenderloin).&nbsp;With Easter Upon us, I thought it was time for one more spectacular alternative to ham – the Best Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe!Are you a pork tenderloin fan?&nbsp; I have to admit I make chicken far more than pork tenderloin – but I love pork tenderloin far more than chicken!&nbsp; I even crave THIS Baked Pork Tenderloin and sneak cold leftovers from the fridge.&nbsp; I have used leftovers in countless ways – in pasta, pasta salad, green salad, sandwiches, eggs, etc.&nbsp; – I just can’t get enough of its tantalizing juicy deliciousness.Pork Tenderloin is one of the most tender proteins and it boasts fabulous flavor as well.&nbsp; And did you know pork tenderloin is extremely low in fat – about as lean as skinless chicken breasts?!&nbsp; It is also extremely easy to cook, relatively quick to cook and the leftovers don’t dry out!&nbsp; There are just SO many reasons to love succulent pork tenderloin.Pork tenderloin can be baked whole like we are in this recipe, cut into slices and pounded into cutlets, cut into cubes for kebabs or stir fries or cut into slices for satay.&nbsp; There are so many ways to enjoy pork tenderloin – by my favorite?&nbsp; THIS Best Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe.In this recipe, the pork is rubbed with seasonings, seared until golden, then showered with herbs, lemon juice and butter, then baked enclosed in foil while the butter creates a self-basting butter sauce.&nbsp; &nbsp;The emerging Baked Pork Tenderloin is fabulously flavorful and buttery tender.&nbsp; I CANNOT wait for you to try it!&nbsp; &nbsp;Before you make this Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe, it’s important you purchase pork tenderloin and NOT pork loin – they are not the same. &nbsp;If you use pork loin, your pork won’t be done cooking in the allotted time or emerge nearly as juicy.&nbsp; &nbsp;You can purchase pork tenderloin in the meat section of your grocery store.&nbsp; I usually purchase mine at Costco which costs about $15 per package.&nbsp; It is pricier than chicken, but still a fabulous price to feed the entire family a restaurant worthy dinner.Pork Tenderloin is almost always sold in individual packages with two tenderloins per package.&nbsp; Each tenderloin weighs roughly 1-1 ½ pounds.&nbsp; &nbsp;I can eat half of one pork tenderloin in one sitting – when it’s this baked pork tenderloin recipe, so my pork tenderloin recipes always use both the pork tenderloins in one package. &nbsp;If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, they reheat beautifully for leftovers.&nbsp; Alternatively, you can half the recipe and freeze the other pork tenderloin for another time.You will want to look for pork tenderloin that is NOT packaged in a rub or marinade, as we are going to brine and season the meat ourselves.&nbsp; This way, you not only control the flavor, but you can control the amount of salt and eliminate the oil in the marinade.&nbsp;The best Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe has to be the JUICIEST and you will be BLOWN AWAY at how juicy this pork is! The secret? Brining the pork. You are probably familiar with brining a turkey, but brining pork will change your life.It produces tender, juicy pork every single time because it actually changes the molecular structure of the pork without having to prep and plan ahead with an overnight marinade.If you’ve never brined any protein before, don’t be intimidated – it literally takes 20 minutes!&nbsp; You actually can’t marinate it longer than that or the pork will become mealy – so literally 20 minutes!&nbsp; To brine pork, you will combine:Just a quick note about brining – Do NOT evenly swap table salt in your brining solution for kosher salt or your pork will be too salty.&nbsp; You will need half as much table salt as kosher salt.&nbsp; Also make sure to rinse your pork thoroughly after brining to remove excess salt.How does it work?&nbsp; The salt does 2 things: 1) hydrates the cells of the muscle tissues via osmosis; 2) allows the cells to hold on to the water while they are cooked by breaking down the proteins so they can no longer contract when cooking.&nbsp; This means less water will be squeezed out and lost, resulting in juicier pork.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pork tenderloin is a lean cut of meat, so it is important not overcook it.&nbsp; The USDA guidelines state that pork can be safely consumed when cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F with a resting time of three minutes, however, anywhere from 145-160 degrees is considered acceptable.&nbsp; &nbsp;Your pork will increase anywhere from 5-10 degrees in temperature as it rests, so I like to take mine out as soon as it hits 145 degrees for the juiciest pork.&nbsp; If you overcook your pork tenderloin, it will transform from fork tender to dry and chewy.How long to cook pork tenderloin in oven at 400?&nbsp; &nbsp;Baking pork tenderloin at 400 degrees F can take anywhere from 15-25 minutes depending on the desired temperature, exact size and thickness of your pork tenderloin.&nbsp;Last time I baked this pork tenderloin recipe, one of my tenderloins was done a full 5 minutes before the other.&nbsp; So, the best way is to know if your pork tenderloin is done, is to use an instant read thermometer.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To check the temperature of your baked pork tenderloin, insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.&nbsp;I HIGHLY recommend an instant-read meat thermometer if you don’t own one. They are a small investment and come in handy ALL the time and eliminate all of the guess-work. You simply cannot make perfect baked pork tenderloin without one.Cooking pork tenderloin is very simple to do.&nbsp; Here are some tips and tricks for the best oven baked pork tenderloin every time:Pork Tenderloin is a very lean cut of meat so it requires a relatively high oven baking temperature, about 400 degrees F.&nbsp; Lower temperatures require longer cooking times (up to an hour) which dry out the pork.&nbsp; By cooking at a higher temperature, the meat is cooked through before it has time to dry out.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Your oven baked pork tenderloin is safe to consume when a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 145 degrees F.&nbsp; &nbsp;This means it will be slightly pink inside which is OKAY. &nbsp;This 145-degrees temperature is 15 degrees less than the old standards of 160 degrees F which would mean the pork would be completely cooked through without any pink.&nbsp; The research shows, however, that 145 degrees F is the same safety-wise as cooking pork to 160 degrees F AND yields much more tender pork.This is what your pork will look like with the allotted 5-minute resting time:Brining pork tenderloin is the first step to achieve the best pork but it also gets help from some other key steps.&nbsp; Here is how you make the juiciest oven baked pork tenderloin:This Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe pairs beautifully with practically everything!&nbsp; A few of my favorite sides to serve it with are my Million Dollar Macaroni and Cheese,&nbsp;and Brown Butter Asparagus along with any of the following:If you are fortunate to have leftover pork tenderloin, it will taste just as delicious for days after baking!&nbsp; I love leftovers on sandwiches, wraps in eggs, omelets, hash browns, breakfast enchiladas, breakfast casseroles, salads, pastas or pasta salads, rice, soups (amazing in ramen!) or plain!Leftover baked pork tenderloin should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When properly stored, pork is good up to 5 days.Yes! &nbsp;We unfortunately never have any leftover oven baked pork tenderloin, but it would come in handy! &nbsp;You can freeze pork tenderloin whole, chopped or in slices. &nbsp;Frozen tenderloin should be used within 3-4 months.DO I NEED TO REMOVE THE PORK TENDERLOIN SILVERSKIN BEFORE COOKING? If your pork comes with the silverskin intact, you will need to remove it before cooking. &nbsp;Many packages of pork tenderloin, however, will come pre-trimmed and ready to go.The silverskin is part of a sinew on one side of the pork and looks like thin, silvery fat.&nbsp; You will want to remove it because it can become tough and chewy when cooked. &nbsp;To remove the silverskin, slip a sharp knife in between the silver skin and the meat then cut it away until free. Take care to just remove the silverskin and not a big chunk of meat!©Carlsbad Cravings&nbsp;by CarlsbadCravings.comShop Now &gt; Shop Now &gt; Shop Now &gt; Shop Now &gt; Shop Now &gt; See Favorite ToolsThis Best Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe is outrageously juicy, bursting with flavor and so easy! It is melt-in-your-mouth-tender and dripping with tantalizing self-basting herb butter. It is company pleasing and holiday worthy but family friendly and everyday easy! This Baked Pork Tenderloin takes less than 60 minutes from start to finish and MOST of that time is hand’s off! See post for detailed instructions, step by step photos, tips and tricks!You can now create an account on our site and save your favorite recipes all in one place!Print RecipePin RecipeSave RecipeSaved!Follow Me On Pinterest!Did You Make This Recipe?Tag @CarlsbadCravings and Use #CarlsbadCravngsLeave a Review, I Always Love Hearing From You!©Carlsbad Cravings OriginalSee More RecipesI love all of your recipes! Thank you for sharing them with us!ReplyWonderful recipe. Tasted moist and buttery. First pork tenderloin I really liked a b day I have tried many.ReplyExcellent recipe, I’ve made it many times.ReplyExcellent combination of spices for the rub. I was a little pressed for time so I didn’t sear the meat before cooking in the oven. I will definitely try it another time but from my perspective, the pork tenderloin was ultra tender and tastey as is. This recipe is definitely a keeper!ReplySee More CommentsI am Jennifer, a lover of food and sharing my recipes. I am a Cystic fibrosis survivor, lung &amp; kidney transplant recipient, LOVER of life and FOOD.Read more about me here.Welcome to my food blog with all my favorite cravings! I am Jennifer, a lover of food and sharing my recipes. I am a cystic fibrosis survivor, lung &amp; kidney transplant recipient, LOVER of life and FOOD. Start browsing recipes and subscribe to my weekly free newsletter! 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AccountFavoritesThis Baked Pork Tenderloin recipe is melt-in-your-mouth-tender and dripping with buttery garlic herb flavor.&nbsp; It is company pleasing and holiday worthy but family friendly and everyday easy!&nbsp; It takes less than 60 minutes from start to finish and MOST of that time is hand’s off!&nbsp; As much as you love this baked pork tenderloin the day off, it makes fantastic leftovers as well!&nbsp; I’ve included detailed instructions, tips, tricks and everything you need to know to make the BEST Pork Tenderloin recipe!Pork tenderloin is a lean, delicious, easy alternative to...

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