Juicy Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin

The best meat option for the holiday table — easy and simple! Pork tenderloin baked in the oven turns out very aromatic, juicy, and tender. The longer you marinate it, the tastier it will be in the end. Serve it hot or cold — as a main course or as an appetizer!
cook time: 4h 20 min
Liam Carson
Juicy Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239
Calories
20g
Fat
9g
Carbs
13g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Pork 600 g

Marinade:

Salt 1 tsp
Tomato paste 1 tbsp
Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Soy sauce 70 ml
Ground pepper mixture 0.5 tsp
Italian herbs 1 tsp
Garlic powder 1 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to bake pork tenderloin in the oven? First, prepare the ingredients for the marinade. Instead of soy sauce, you can use teriyaki sauce. Use any vegetable oil to suit your taste; I use unrefined sunflower oil. Check the composition of the Italian herb mixture — if it contains salt, do not add additional salt to the marinade. You can change and supplement the composition for the marinade as desired.

Step 2

Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine dry garlic, Italian herbs, ground pepper and salt. Add tomato paste and soy sauce.

Step 3

Step 3
Mix the marinade thoroughly.

Step 4

Step 4
Prepare pork tenderloin and onions. Peel the onion, rinse and dry. I advise you to use more onions — they add a special flavor to the finished dish. I have one onion, you take 2 medium ones or 1 large one.

Step 5

Step 5
Clean the pork tenderloin from films, rinse, and dry with paper towels.

Step 6

Step 6
Transfer the meat to a bowl and pour over the marinade. Leave the meat to marinate for 3-4 hours, and if possible, it is better overnight. Turn the meat periodically (4 times exactly) so that it is evenly saturated with the marinade.

Step 7

Step 7
Peel the onion and cut into rings, not too thin.

Step 8

Step 8
Place onion rings in a baking dish.

Step 9

Step 9
Place the pork tenderloin on the onion. Pour the marinade over the meat.

Step 10

Step 10
Cover the pan with foil. Bake the tenderloin for about 1 hour in a preheated oven at 180°C. Determine the exact baking time and temperature based on your oven.

Step 11

Step 11
Serve the tenderloin hot (as a main course, with some side dish) or cold (as sandwich meat). Bon appetit!

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