Garlic & Herb Baked Pork Tenderloin

Ready In:

60 min

Servings

4

Good For:

Dinner

Ingredients

– 2 pork tenderloins, approx. 2 lbs each
– 2 tbs olive oil
– 4 tbs butter
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 large lemon, juiced & zested
– 1 tbs dried Italian herbs
– 1/3 cup freshly chopped herbs (dill, oregano, cilantro, parsley, chives, etc)
– Salt & pepper to taste
– 1 lb pasta, cooked al dente
– 2 tbs butter
– 1/3 cup olive oil
– 1 clove minced garlic
– More fresh herbs
– Chili flakes
– 1/2 cup pasta water
– 16 oz sliced mushrooms
– 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
– Parmesan cheese

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Dry pork on paper towels on all sides. Season liberally with salt and freshly cracked blacked pepper.

Step 2

In a large cast-iron skillet, Sear all four sides of the pork, approximately 90-120 seconds per side (see post on searing for tips). Remove pork and place on foil lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes until internal temperature reads between 135 and 140. Rest for five minutes prior to cutting.

Step 3

In the skillet same skillet, add onions and mushrooms over low heat, scraping the bits of frond off the bottom of the pan. Add butter, olive oil, chili flakes, salt & pepper, and another cloves of minced garlic. Stir until combined. Add cooked pasta, using the pasta water to help loosen and thicken your sauce. Top with more fresh herbs, juice of a lemon, and parmesan cheese.

Step 4

Serve pork medallions atop a bed of pasta. Pour the juices from the pork pan over the pasta for extra deliciousness. One last garnish of lemon, herbs, and parm.

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