Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin

This baked pork tenderloin recipe is perfectly juicy and melt-in-your-mouth tender. No searing is required, so it's fast and has minimal prep! It's ready in just over 30 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1/4 cup butter (cut into pats)
• Chopped parsley (optional, to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400F and move the rack to the middle position.
2. 2Prep the tenderloins by cutting off any excess fat and the silver skin (the tough part that may cover some of each tenderloin). Pat the tenderloins dry with paper towel.
3. 3Add the spice rub ingredients (brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper) to a small bowl and stir together. Coat the tenderloins all over with the spice rub.
4. 4Add the pork tenderloins to a 9x13 (or similar size) baking dish and place the butter pats on top.
5. 5Bake, uncovered, for about 25 minutes or until the pork has reached 145F. Let it rest 5-10 minutes before slicing it into medallions so it remains juicy.
6. 6Pour the pan juices over the pork (they're also great over a side dish like mashed potatoes) and sprinkle with chopped parley if desired.