Italian Baked Pork Tenderloin

Serves: 6
Total Cook Time: 70
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 60

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle of italian dressing (optional marinade but recommended)
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 lbs pork tenderloin
  • 2-4 tbsp butter sliced into 4-6 pats
  • 2 tbsp diced garlic
  • 2 tbsp italian herb seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, sage)

Instructions

  • (Optional) Place pork in bag/bowl and cover with italian dressing marinade 12-24 hours
  • Preheat oven to 380 degrees
  • Generously season meat with salt and pepper
  • (Optional) If able, in a large pan heat with oil and sear meat on all sides until dark golden brown
  • Put meat in baking sheet and generally coat with herb mix and garlic
  • Place pats of butter on top of pork
  • Wrap in foil and bak until meat 145 deg internally at thickest part (~30-40 min)
  • Remove and rest in tented foil for 5 minutes
  • Slice against grain and serve