This is the BEST Pork Tenderloin, perfectly seasoned, then roasted with butter, fresh parsley, and lemon zest in a cast-iron skillet! This juicy, tender pork tenderloin recipe is super simple to make for a weeknight meal or Sunday supper and is special enough for entertaining.
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Guess what? This recipe for roasted pork tenderloin is the best. I know that’s a bold statement, but I’m putting it out there. And I’ve got proof.
What makes this the best, juiciest, most flavorful Roasted Pork Tenderloin is a combination of a few simple things.
- A blend of seasonings to bring out the best flavors of the meat.
- Searing the meat then roasting the tenderloin with butter and fresh parsley in a cast iron skillet.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin Ingredients
- Pork Tenderloin – 1.5 to 2 pounds, trimmed
- Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
- Paprika
- Red Chile Flakes (leave out if you don’t want the heat)
- Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- Lemon Zest
- Fresh Parsley
How To Roast Pork Tenderloin
This recipe is truly easy to make. There’s no marinating, very little prep, and it’s all done in 30-40 minutes.
- Mix Dan-O’s Original Seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Coat the pork tenderloin with the seasoning mix and sear in a hot cast-iron skillet drizzled with olive oil.
- Next, zest one lemon, chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and mix together. Dot the tenderloin with butter, then sprinkle on the zest and parsley. Cover the skillet with aluminum foil and place in the oven to roast.
- Remove the pan from the oven when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Let the pork tenderloin rest for 10 minutes, slice, drizzle with pan juices and serve.
Storing And Reheating Leftovers
Place the sliced pork in an airtight container in the refrigerator to store leftovers. It will keep for 2-3 days.
To reheat, place the pork tenderloin on a sheet pan covered with foil and heat in the oven set to 350 degrees until warmed through.
What To Serve With Pork Tenderloin
The ways to serve this incredible recipe and what to serve it with are almost endless. Here are some of my favorites:
- Scalloped Potatoes, Maple Bacon Green Beans, Ambrosia Salad for Sunday Supper.
- Spinach Artichoke Pull Apart Bread, Spicy Cucumber Tomato Salad for a weeknight meal.
- Bacon Chipotle Baked Beans, Cranberry Pecan Slaw, Crock Pot Creamed Corn for a family gathering.
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- Marinated Pork Tenderloin
- Balsamic Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Turkey Breast
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ to 1 pound each pork tenderloins (they will come packaged together)
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dan-O's Original Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon zested
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together Dan-O's seasoning, salt, paprika, and pepper. Coat the pork tenderloin.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the lemon zest and chopped parsley, then set aside.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle in olive oil and sear the pork tenderloin on all sides. Turn off heat, dot the tenderloin with butter, and sprinkle on lemon zest and parsley. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven.
- Roast the pork for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches about 145. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the meat rest for 10 minutes. Slice the tenderloin and drizzle with pan juices. Sprinkle with additional parsley and serve.
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Daryl Byers
I made this pork tenderloin recipe tonight and my husband couldn’t quit raving about it! I baked sweet potatoes and roasted carrots and broccoli to go along with the pork. Definitely on my rotation!
Vicki W
What would you suggest to use instead of the Dan-O’s seasoning? I have the tenderloins, but would have to order the seasoning and I want to roast the tenderloins for tonight.
Donya
Hey there Vicki!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, I think you’re really going to love it! If you don’t have time to order Dan-O’s, my recommendation would be to make a small batch of my Homemade Montreal Seasoning, I will put the link below this comment. While Dan-O’s seasoning is preferred for this dish, my Montreal Seasoning has fantastic flavors that are delicious with pork tenderloin, it would also compliment the lemon in this recipe very well. Let me know how everything turns out if you give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think of the recipe, I hope you enjoy!
https://www.asouthernsoul.com/homemade-montreal-steak-seasoning/
~Donya
Linda C.
This sounds so good. I only have a 6 1/2 inch cast iron skillet. Can you suggest an alternative way to prepare it? Thank so much. Linda
Donya
Hey there Linda!
Thank you so much for your interest in this recipe, that’s a great question! There are a lot of options for searing the pork tenderloin, I like to use a cast iron, but if you don’t have one big enough to fit a tenderloin, you can sear it in the bottom of a dutch oven or any heavy bottom stainless steel skillet. I hope this helps, let me know how everything turns out, I’d love to hear what you think!
~Donya
William
I tried this last night for dinner and it was INCREDIBLE! The buttery lemony flavor with the DANo’s seasoning was out of this world! Super easy to follow recipe, thank you Donya!
Donya
Hey there William!
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much for your kind words and this phenomenal rating! I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, I completely agree with you that the butter and lemon combo is unbeatable! Thank you so much for your support, if you ever have any questions please feel free to reach out!
~Donya