Pork Tenderloin

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Juicy roasted pork tenderloin infused with garlic and served with caramelized onions and mushrooms.
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Pork Tenderloin

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 680.2

Description

This roasted pork tenderloin is a comforting, restaurant-quality meal that is surprisingly easy to prepare at home. By stuffing the meat with fresh garlic and roasting it alongside onions and mushrooms, the pork stays incredibly juicy while developing a rich, savory flavor. The vegetables absorb the delicious meat drippings, creating a natural sauce that ties the dish together. It is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple weekend supper for the family. The recipe is flexible, allowing you to add potatoes for a complete one-pan meal. With minimal prep and mostly hands-off cooking time, this dish delivers tender, flavorful results every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325&# 194;°F (165ðC).
  2. Trim visible fat from the pork tenderloins.
  3. Cut several 1-inch deep pockets into each tenderloin.
  4. Stuff the peeled garlic cloves into the pockets of the tenderloins.
  5. Sprinkle the tenderloins with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the tenderloins in a roasting pan and cover with foil.
  7. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and uncover.
  9. Add the sliced mushrooms, quartered onions, and 1/4 cup of water to the pan.
  10. Toss the vegetables with the meat drippings to coat them.
  11. Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 45 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 680.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.9g19%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 252.0mg84%
Sodium 7515.6mg314%
Total Carbohydrate 42.4g15%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 31.9g
Protein 94.3g189%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Optional: Add 5 peeled and quartered potatoes to the pan during the last 45 minutes of roasting. Add an extra 1/4 cup of water as the potatoes will absorb the juices.

Optional Gravy: Use the pan drippings to make gravy. Add 1 cup of water to the drippings and thicken with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or flour mixed with a little cold water.

Ensure the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145ðF (63ðC) for safe consumption.

Keywords: pork, tenderloin, roasted, garlic, onions, mushrooms, dinner, easy, savory, one-pan, family-style, comfort-food, weeknight, roast, vegetables, gravy
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