Perfectly Baked Pork Tenderloin
An easy but impressive recipe. The seasoning is simple and delicious. All made in one pan roasted with butternut squash.
Ingredients
Seasoning *see note
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Perfectly Baked Pork Tenderloin
- 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin *see note
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cups butternut squash
Instructions
- Make seasoning mix and store in airtight jar. Can be saved and used for months.
- Cut and dice butternut squash and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 450.
- Remove pork tenderloin from the fridge and pat dry. For best results let pork sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Then using one hand to sprinkle seasoning mix and the other hand to pack and rub in the seasoning on the pork. Make sure to get all sides and ends.
- Next heat up your cast iron or oven safe skillet on med. Once pan is hot crank the heat up to med-high and add avocado oil. Place pork tenderloin in skillet and cook on all sides for 3 minutes or until browned.
- Once browned turn off the heat and add butternut squash to one side of the pan tossing it around in pan juices and sprinkle with salt. Place skillet in the oven. Cook for 10-15 mins or until internal temperature reaches 145. Remove from pan and place pork tenderloin on a cutting board to let meat rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
You might have left over seasoning, which is great! Like I said in the blog post you can use it for other pork, poultry, or vegetable dishes.
For the pork tenderloin, any size is fine but time in the oven will vary. Pork is done when it reaches 145.