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Best Juicy Pork Tenderloin Sliced pork tenderloin with a juicy pink center served over creamy mashed potatoes, finished with pan sauce and fresh herbs on a white plate.

Ultra Juicy Oven-Finished Pork Tenderloin

This pork tenderloin turns out incredibly moist and flavorful thanks to a quick skillet sear followed by a hot oven finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pork tenderloins each trimmed, about 1 to 1½ pounds
  • 1 teaspoon salt fine-grain, for seasoning evenly
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil high smoke-point oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons seasoning blend or dry rub store-bought or homemade
  • ¾ cup white wine or broth or apple cider for deglazing the pan
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter adds richness to the sauce

Method
 

  1. Set the oven to 425°F so it’s fully heated before cooking begins. prep
  2. Carefully remove any silvery connective tissue from the pork, blot dry with paper towels, and season generously with salt. prep
  3. Warm the oil in a heavy oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then brown the pork on all sides, turning until evenly golden before adding the seasoning blend. prep
  4. Place the skillet directly into the oven and roast until the center reaches 145–150°F, then transfer the pork to rest before slicing. bake
  5. Return the skillet to the stovetop, pour in the liquid, scrape up the browned bits, simmer until reduced, and swirl in butter before serving over the pork. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 140gCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 101mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 620mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Simple ingredients, cozy aromas, and perfectly tender slices make this pork tenderloin a repeat-worthy family favorite.

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