Cooking the Perfect Pork Tenderloin (Every Time!)

3 Easy Pork Tenderloin Marinades

Balsamic and Rosemary Marinade

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Maple Dijon Marinade

• 1/4 cup dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

Sesame and Ginger Marinade

• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

How to Make a Pork Tenderloin Marinade Recipe

It’s really simple! All you’ll need to do is whisk together your marinade ingredients and then pour the marinade over top of your pork tenderloin! You can let the pork tenderloin marinade in a lidded bowl, a large Ziplock bag, or a reusable bag

How long do you marinate pork tenderloin for?

If you’re in a rush, we recommend giving your pork tenderloin at least 30 minutes to marinate, and you can help speed up the process by poking a few holes in it with a fork. If you’ve got extra time though, 4-24 hours is ideal to make sure it really takes on the flavor!

How to Cook Pork Tenderloin

Now that your pork is marinated, it’s ready to be cooked! While you can absolutely grill pork tenderloin, our favorite way to cook it is in the oven because it’s an accessible cooking method year-round and results in some seriously juicy, flavorful pork!

1. Sear it in a Cast-Iron Pan – When cooking your pork tenderloin in the oven, you’ll first want to sear it in a cast-iron pan.
2. Bake It (in a preheated oven at 425°F for about 15-20 minutes allowing the internal temperature to reach 145 degrees F)
3. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving it.