Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels.
3. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Rub pork with 1 tbsp olive oil, then coat with the spice mixture.
5. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Sear pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
7. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
8. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness. Serve with roasted potatoes or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 tenderloin
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg