Baked Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (use 1/4 teaspoon if you prefer less salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400° F.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to mix.

3. 3

   Pat the pork tenderloin dry and trim off the silver skin. Rub the spice mixture over all sides of the pork.

4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet* (I used a cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the pork tenderloin to the pan and brown on all sides, 1-2 minutes per side.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients: garlic, honey, soy sauce and Dijon mustard.

6. 6

   Transfer the skillet with the pork to the preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes. Then brush or pour the sauce evenly over the pork. Continue baking for 2-7 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat registers at least 145° F.* (The total cook time in the oven for the pork tenderloin will be about 20-25 minutes.)

7. 7

   Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.