JUICY AND TENDER GARLIC AND HERBS PORK TENDERLOIN
Juicy pork with its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, infused with the aroma of garlic and a blend of savory herbs.
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
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Notes
I often season several pork tenderloins at once and freeze them in ziplock bags — right beside another bag filled with my homemade pesto butter. When I’m ready for an easy dinner, all I have to do is thaw the pork, cook it as directed, and top it with the frozen pesto butter to melt. It’s such a simple, delicious meal! I actually made a big batch of these during my postpartum prep, and it was a total lifesaver on busy nights.
Please note calories provided are only an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 1432mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
