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Jamie Oliver’s Pork Tenderloin Recipe!

Easy Pork Tenderloin Recipe

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This Jamie Oliver-inspired pork tenderloin recipe is a mouthwatering, flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough for special occasions. Marinated in herbs, garlic, and citrus, then roasted to perfection, this tenderloin delivers rich, savory goodness in every bite. Whether you’re looking for the best roasted pork tenderloin or a versatile slow-cooked option, this recipe covers it all.

  • Author: Tara Hamrick
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds of pork tenderloin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat the Oven:
Set oven to 400°F. I use an oven thermometer because mine lies—helps guarantee perfect roasting conditions.

Step 2 – Prepare the Pork Tenderloin:
Pat pork dry, coat with olive oil, season well, and add lemon zest and juice for a bright, citrusy flavor kick.

Step 3 – Sear the Pork (Optional):
Sear in a hot skillet for extra flavor and a golden crust. I use a cast-iron pan for best results.

Step 4 – Roast:
Roast pork in a dish or pan for 18–20 minutes until the internal temp hits a juicy 145°F.

Step 5 – Rest and Slice:
Let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing—this locks in all those flavorful juices you worked so hard for!

Notes

🍋 Zest Before You Juice – zest the lemon before squeezing; zesting afterwards makes it difficult and messy.

🔥 Don’t Skip the Sear – I learned searing makes the crust amazing—plus flavor locked in!

🌿 Fresh Herbs Pop – I always use fresh rosemary from my mini-kitchen herb garden; it tastes brighter than dried.

🧄 Shortcut Garlic – I keep jarred minced garlic on hand—great flavor, zero fuss.

🌽 Veggies in the Pan – Add baby potatoes or carrots to roast in the pork pan. To get those carrots and potatoes evenly sliced (so they roast just right), I use the Mandoline Slicer—sharp, easy to adjust, and quick to clean

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