HERB CRUSTED PORK TENDERLOIN

By porklion

Tender and juicy Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin coated with a blend of Italian spices and minced garlic that is seared to lock in the flavors.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons crushed black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from zagleft.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Place the skillet in the oven on a middle rack and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. The skillet will heat along with the oven.
Pat the pork tenderloins dry with a paper towel and set aside. Combine the garlic, basil, oregano, black pepper, salt and thyme in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixture onto all sides of each of the pork tenderloins.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts and pour the oil in the pan. Swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
Place the pork in the pan. (You can bend them to fit inside the pan if they're a little long). Return the pan to the oven. Roast for 10 minutes.
Flip the pork tenderloins over. Reduce the oven temperature to 400 degrees F and continue roasting another 15 minutes. The pork is done when it's internal temperature registers 145 degrees in the thickest part of the meat.
Transfer the pork to a large plate and cover with foil. Let them rest 15 minutes before serving.