Description
This baked pork tenderloin recipe transforms a simple cut of meat into a juicy, flavorful centerpiece. Marinated with soy sauce, herbs, and garlic, then oven-roasted to perfection — it’s effortless, elegant, and always delicious.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (≈1.4 kg) pork tenderloin
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce (use low-sodium if marinating overnight)
- 2 teaspoons fine herbs (parsley, thyme, oregano)
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 pound (225 g) mini potatoes (optional)
- 1/2 pound (225 g) pearl or mini onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, onion, herbs, garlic, and pepper. Add salt lightly if using regular soy sauce.
- Place the pork tenderloin in an oven bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight with low-sodium soy sauce).
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Place the bag in a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes at 190 °C / 375 °F.
- Remove the pork from the bag and bake uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until golden and caramelized.
- (Optional) Boil mini potatoes and onions for 5–7 minutes, then add them to the dish for the last 10–15 minutes of roasting.
- Let the pork rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Serve with its own pan juices.
Notes
The overnight trick: Marinating overnight deepens the flavor — just switch to low-sodium soy sauce so it doesn’t overpower the pork.
Juiciness guarantee: Use an oven bag the first time; once you master it, you can try baking uncovered from the start for a crispier edge.
Dinner elegance, no stress: This dish proves that even easy unique pork recipes can taste like something straight out of a restaurant.
Note: These values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Worldwide
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 170 g
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg