Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
Juicy pork tenderloin with garlic and herbs topped with butter that melts over everything to flavor it up even more. Ready in less than 40 minutes, this rich and tender pork will be an easy dinner for any night. This is a great recipe to try if you've never cooked pork before; it's perfect for beginner home cooks!
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork tenderloin
- 16 oz bottle of Italian dressing
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 6 tbsp butter sliced into 6-8 slices
Instructions
- Place the pork in a ziploc bag and pour in the bottle of Italian dressing. Marinate in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
- Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Season the pork with 2 tsp of the herb mixture all over. Mix the garlic with the remaining herb mixture and set aside.
- Line a baking sheet with 2 pieces of aluminum foil. One is for wrapping the pork and one is to line the baking sheet.
- In a skillet, spray with nonstick spray and heat over medium heat. Place the pork into the skillet and sear on both sides, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and place onto the foil.
- Rub the pork on all sides with the garlic herb mixture. Place the butter pieces on top of the pork. Wrap the foil around the pork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140-145F. Remove from the oven, leaving it wrapped in the foil, and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- Slice on the grain and serve with the butter sauce.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Transfer to a freezer-safe ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight. Bake at 350F, wrapped in foil, until piping hot when ready to serve. If reheating from the refrigerator, bake at 350F in a foil pouch until piping hot.