10+ Pork Tenderloin Recipes in Oven for Easy and Delicious Dinners

Pork tenderloin in the oven—honestly, it’s a lifesaver for busy nights. You don’t need to fuss much, and it still turns out juicy and full of flavor.

Just season, bake, and you’re done. It’s simple, but the results are pretty impressive.

You can change up the seasoning however you like. Go with herbs, keep it plain, or try something with a bit of spice.

Oven roasting keeps the meat tender and tasty.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder (optional)
• Olive oil (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Trim silver skin from pork tenderloin if needed.
3. Season all sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if you want.
4. Place the tenderloin on a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temp hits 145°F (63°C).
6. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

1) Easy Baked Pork Tenderloin with garlic and herbs

If you want something straightforward, try baking pork tenderloin with garlic and herbs. Just rub it with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and some fresh rosemary or thyme.

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes. Check for 145°F (63°C) in the center, then let it rest so it doesn’t dry out.

Ingredients:

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Rub pork with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Place pork on a baking sheet or pan.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it hits 145°F (63°C) inside.
5. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

2) Juicy Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin at 400°F

Want juicy pork? Set your oven to 400°F (about 200°C). That temp gets a nice crust but keeps the inside tender.

Bake until the thickest part hits 145°F to 150°F (63°C to 65°C). Usually, that’s 15 to 25 minutes, but always check with a thermometer.

Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. You really don’t need to sear it—just season and bake.

Ingredients:

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or herbs

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rub pork with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any spices you like.
3. Place it on a baking sheet.
4. Bake 15-25 minutes, until internal temp is 145°F to 150°F (63°C to 65°C).
5. Rest 5-10 minutes, then slice.

3) Sheet Pan Roast Pork Tenderloin with Veggies

Sheet pan dinners are a game changer. Toss pork tenderloin and chopped veggies on a pan and roast them together.

Season everything, then roast at 425°F (220°C). The pork’s ready when it hits 145°F (63°C) inside.

If the pork needs more time, just keep checking every five minutes. No marinating or searing required.

You get juicy pork and roasted veggies with barely any cleanup.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
• 2 cups mixed vegetables (like carrots, potatoes, broccoli)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or herbs

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss veggies with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Place pork on the sheet pan and season it.
4. Spread veggies around the pork.
5. Roast 18-20 minutes, or until pork is 145°F (63°C) inside.
6. Rest pork a few minutes before slicing.

4) Brown then Bake Pork Tenderloin for crispy crust

If you love a crispy crust, brown your pork tenderloin first. Heat a skillet with oil and sear each side for 2-3 minutes until it’s golden.

Then, pop it in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to make sure it’s 145°F (63°C) inside.

Let it rest before slicing. The outside stays crisp, and the inside stays juicy—what’s not to like?

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
• 1-2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or your favorite spices

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Season pork with salt, pepper, and spices.
3. Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet, medium-high.
4. Brown pork on all sides, 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Place skillet in oven and roast 25-30 minutes.
6. Check for 145°F (63°C) inside.
7. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

5) Honey Garlic Baked Pork Tenderloin

If you like a sweet and savory combo, try honey garlic pork tenderloin. Coat the pork with a spice rub and sear it for a golden crust.

Then, bake it in a honey garlic sauce until the center is about 140°F (61°C). The glaze gets sticky and delicious.

Quick, flavorful, and honestly a hit with most people I know.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or your favorite herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season pork with salt, pepper, and thyme.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, medium-high. Sear pork all over.
4. Mix honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Brush half on pork.
5. Transfer to baking dish, bake 20-25 minutes, brushing more sauce halfway.
6. Check for 140°F (61°C) inside. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

6) Paprika and Brown Sugar Spiced Pork Tenderloin

Paprika and brown sugar make pork tenderloin pop. Brown sugar gives a sweet crust, and paprika adds a smoky kick.

Rub the pork with brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 35 minutes, depending on thickness.

No need to sear—just mix, rub, and roast. It’s easy and always tasty.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub all over pork.
4. Place on a greased baking dish.
5. Roast 20-35 minutes, until internal temp is 145°F (63°C).
6. Rest 5 minutes before slicing.

7) Butter-Basted Pork Tenderloin roasted low and slow

Low and slow roasting keeps pork tenderloin juicy. Basting with butter—especially with garlic or herbs—makes the outside golden and flavorful.

Roast at 275°F (135°C) for 40-50 minutes, basting every 15 minutes. Use a thermometer and pull it at 145°F (63°C).

Let it rest before slicing so the juices stay put. It’s worth the extra time, trust me.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
2. Season pork with salt and pepper.
3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pan, medium heat.
4. Add garlic and herbs.
5. Sear pork on all sides until golden.
6. Move to oven-safe dish.
7. Roast 40-50 minutes, basting with butter every 15 minutes.
8. Check for 145°F (63°C) inside.
9. Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

8) Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with rosemary and thyme

Making herb-crusted pork tenderloin is a breeze. Just coat the pork with a mix of fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic, and either butter or olive oil.

This blend helps the herbs stick and packs in flavor. Rub the mixture all over the tenderloin.

Set the pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Slide it into a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) and roast for 20-25 minutes.

You’ll get a juicy inside and a crisp, herby crust. Let the pork rest for a few minutes before slicing.

That little pause keeps things tender and juicy.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Mix butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub mixture over pork tenderloin.
4. Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan.
5. Roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
6. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

9) Pork Tenderloin wrapped in foil for juicy finish

Wrapping pork tenderloin in foil keeps it moist while it cooks. The steam gets trapped inside, so the pork doesn’t dry out.

Season the pork generously, then wrap it tightly in foil. Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

Check the thickest part—hit 145°F (63°C) and you’re good. Let the pork rest right in the foil for a few minutes.

That way, all the juices soak back in and you get even more flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (about 2 pounds)
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive oil or your favorite seasoning

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Season the pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
3. Wrap the tenderloin tightly in aluminum foil.
4. Place foil-wrapped pork on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
5. Check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest part.
6. Let the pork rest wrapped in foil for 5 minutes before slicing.

10) Maple-Mustard Glazed Oven Pork Tenderloin

This maple-mustard glazed pork tenderloin is a sweet and tangy treat. The glaze mixes maple syrup and mustard, giving the pork a shiny finish and a bold flavor.

Start by searing the tenderloin to lock in those juices. After that, roast it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until it’s cooked through and tender.

The glaze is simple—usually just maple syrup, mustard, a splash of vinegar, and maybe a little soy sauce for extra depth. While the pork roasts, you can simmer the pan drippings with more maple syrup and mustard for a quick sauce.

It’s a straightforward recipe, and honestly, it’s hard to mess up.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon vinegar (apple cider or white)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grab a bowl and mix together maple syrup, mustard, vinegar, and soy sauce.

3. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the pork, then brush it with the glaze you just made.

4. Heat up a pan until it’s good and hot, then sear the pork. Make sure it gets browned on all sides.

5. Move the pork to a roasting pan. Brush on some more of that glaze.

6. Roast the pork for about 25-30 minutes. You’re aiming for an internal temp of 145°F (63°C).

7. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before you slice it.

8. If you want, take the pan drippings, add a bit more maple syrup and mustard, and simmer it into a quick sauce. Pour that over the pork before serving if you’re feeling fancy.

I mean, who doesn’t love a good maple-mustard pork tenderloin?

Learn more about this recipe at The Chunky Chef.