Herb Flawless-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Livy Lane
This Herb Flawless-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe creates juicy pork with a fragrant herb crust. The outside becomes beautifully golden and flavorful. The inside stays tender when cooked properly.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 285 kcal
- 2 pork tenderloins about 1 pound each
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Make the Herb Mixture
Combine rosemary, thyme, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and paprika. Add Dijon mustard, honey and one tablespoon olive oil. Stir everything together until a thick, fragrant herb mixture forms.
- Pat the pork dry before adding the herbs.
- Do not skip the resting period.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Avoid overcooking the tenderloin.
- Fresh herbs give the best flavor.
- Add lemon zest for a fresh taste.
- Use sage instead of parsley for deeper flavor.
- Add crushed red pepper for gentle heat.
- Replace honey with maple syrup.
- Add grated Parmesan for a richer crust.
- Serve with extra pan juices for more flavor.
Keyword Herb Flawless-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Recipe