Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin
A deliciously tender pork tenderloin enveloped in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloin (1-1.5 pounds)
- Butter (1/2 cup)
- Garlic (6 cloves, minced)
- Fresh Rosemary (2-3 sprigs, chopped)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- Chicken Broth (1 cup)
- Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels.
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the tenderloin in a skillet with 1/2 of the butter for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth around the pork and add lemon juice, simmer for 1 minute.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Baste with remaining butter in the last few minutes of roasting.
- Rest the pork for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
For variations, try different herbs or add honey for a sweet glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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