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JUICY AND TENDER GARLIC AND HERBS PORK TENDERLOIN

5 from 3 votes
Juicy pork with its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, infused with the aroma of garlic and a blend of savory herbs.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Garlic, herb, pork, tenderloin
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork tenderloin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 Tsp italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp of pesto butter

Pesto Butter

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp pesto sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Pesto Butter

  • Creating the pesto butter is a breeze – simply mix all the ingredients together. Then you can use all of it or freeze the leftovers for later. Just pop them in the freezer for your next culinary adventure. I usually make extra just so I can freeze it. I have a more detailed recipe post about this if you are interested.
    2 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp pesto sauce

Garlic and Herb Pork Tenderloin

  • Cut a lengthwise slit in the pork tenderloin, not all the way through.
    2 lbs pork tenderloin
  • Mix olive oil, garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Coat the tenderloin and marinate for 15 minutes.
    1/4 cup olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tsp salt, 2 Tsp italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Place the tenderloin on a grill over medium heat, slit side up. Add garlic and remaining marinade to the slit. Grill for 10 minutes.
  • Turn over the tenderloin and grill for an additional 5 minutes. During this time, spread the pesto butter on top of the tenderloin. Keep grilling until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. This will likely take 5 more minutes. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
    2 tbsp of pesto butter

Notes

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