How do you cook pork tenderloin without drying out?

It's important to not overcook pork, like most of us have done over the years. Otherwise, you'll end up with a dry, tough dinner. Yuck! Several years ago, the USDA lowered their safe cooking temperature recommendation for pork, which means we don't have to overcook it anymore! Pork tenderloin is done at 145°F, so be sure to use an internal meat thermometer to get it just right. We suggest roasting or grilling your pork tenderloin at a high temp of 450°F for a short time, only about 20 minutes, depending on the size. It's essential to use an internal meat thermometer to remove it at the exact right temp (140-145°F).

How long do you cook pork tenderloin in the oven?

Roast your pork tenderloin in the oven at a high temp of 450°F for a short time, only about 20 minutes, depending on the size of your cut. It's essential to use an internal meat thermometer to remove it at the exact right temp, which is 140-145°F.

Can you freeze pork tenderloin?

Oh yes! When prepped correctly, pork tenderloin freezes and thaws well. The key is good results is freezing before cooking the pork tenderloin. Wrap it tightly in a freezer storage bag or in a few layers of plastic wrap or foil, squeezing out all the excess air. You can freeze pork tenderloin with a rub on the outside or in a marinade. Thaw the frozen pork using one of these safe thawing methods and cook right away. Our tests showed that freezing cooked pork tenderloin doesn't work well. It tends to become dry and chewy when rewarmed. Frozen pork tenderloin recipes can make wonderful meals to take to new moms or easy vacation meals to prep ahead. In fact, this particular recipe comes together so fast, we included it in our 1 Hour Freezer Prep Sessions !

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Rub (Only 6 Ingredients!)

Name: Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Rub
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; About 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin

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Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin Rub

This Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin recipe is one of our family’s top 5 favorites! Thanks to the flavorful mix of seasonings in the dry rub and our easy cooking instructions, this recipe turns out perfectly every time.

Yield: 4 servings 1x

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 20 minutesTotal: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon salt
About 1 1/4 pounds pork tenderloin

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 450° F.
In small bowl stir together garlic powder, oregano, cumin, coriander, ground thyme, and salt until well combined.
Place the pork tenderloin on a rimmed baking sheet.* Rub the seasoning on all sides of the pork tenderloin (just until it’s covered; you won’t use all the seasoning), pressing so the seasoning adheres well. Tip: Place remaining seasoning in an air-tight container to use on chicken or pork in the future.
Bake until it reaches an internal temp of 140-145°F. This will take about 25 minutes, depending on the size of your pork tenderloin. Note: It will still be slightly pink inside!
Cover with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes so the juices redistribute. (The temperature will also rise another 5°F during this time.) Slice on an angle and serve.

*Tip: Cover the sheet pan with parchment or foil for easier clean up.

Freeze For Later: Follow Steps 2-3. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in a gallon-sized freezer bag, squeeze out the air and seal tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Prepare From Frozen: Thaw the meal using one of these safe thawing methods. Place the pork on a rimmed sheet pan and follow Steps 4-5.

Notes/Tips

Sodium Note: Some pork tenderloin is injected with additives, including sodium. Always read the ingredients and look for one without any additives. If yours does have sodium in it, I would significantly reduce the salt in this recipe.
Pan-Searing Option: If you’d like, you can sear the pork on all sides before baking. (I never do this step because the recipe is so easy and delicious without it.) Here’s how: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s shimmering. Carefully place tenderloin in the hot pan using tongs and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until the meat is browned evenly. Then, bake until internal temperature reaches 140-145°F.
You want want to try our Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin or Grilled Pork Tenderloin methods instead.
Where We Buy Our Pork: We get our pork from ButcherBox. The chicken is organic and curated from trusted farms. We highly recommend this service to source healthy meat–like uncured bacon, grass-fed beef, and wild salmon–and have used it for years ourselves.

Cuisine: American Method: Roasted

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