Garlic & Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin has to be one of the easiest cuts of meat to cook. It’s always tender, juicy if you roast it right and let it rest, and palate pleasing for nearly everyone (including small children with lots of opinions!).

I count this recipe for Garlic & Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin as a pantry meal because it utilizes dried herbs—all of which you likely have on hand. It doesn’t need to marinate and cooks really quickly, making it a great dinner for any night of the week. While it roasts, I like to cook a little brown rice to serve on the side. In the time it takes the pork to rest once it’s out of the oven, I roast some asparagus to complete the meal. And that’s it! Super easy and flavorful, and exactly the kind of dinner I love to serve.

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Garlic & Herb Roasted Pork Tenderloin

recipe by Sea Salt + Honey

• Serves: 3-4 people

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes (depending on the thickness of the tenderloin)

Ingredients:

• 1 pork tenderloin (if two come in the bag, freeze the second for later use)

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1/2 tsp. pepper

• 3/4 tsp. dried thyme

• 3/4 tsp. dried rosemary

• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tsp. fennel seed, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°.

Lay the pork tenderloin on a baking sheet. Mix together all of the ingredients, then rub on all sides of the pork. (This should form a nice crust around the roast.) Roast until the pork reaches 145 degrees, approximately 25-35 minutes depending on the size of the tenderloin. Serve with brown rice and whatever vegetables you have on hand.