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Lemon Pork Tenderloin is an easy weeknight dinner. A simple, light and fresh rub on the pork, roasted for about 45 mins, rested for 10 – then sliced and devoured.
Spring has sprung!! At least it has here in AZ. Very sorry to those that still have snow. With the spring weather comes lots of lovely fresh herbs and citrus. Perfect for baking, and even better for roasting pork, in my opinion.
There’s nothing more “family” to me than gathering around the table to a dinner like this. It’s hard though, working full time and having a husband and two little guys to hang out with. Making a roast dinner can sometimes go by the wayside in favor of daily life. That being said, this only takes 45 minutes to roast a 1.5lb tenderloin, and it’s hands off once you’ve mixed the rub – so you actually COULD do it if you planned ahead.
I wish I had a lemon tree, I swear I would use them allllll and make every possible variation on every possible dish. Kind of like Bubba Gump and his shrimp, that’d be me with lemon. Lemon pie, lemon curd, lemon tarts, lemon chicken, lemon beef, lemon candy, lemon… uh… well, you get the idea!
I make this for company – it’s simple, but the flavors are so good, and it’s pretty!
If you like pork tenderloin, maybe you’ll enjoy this Whisky Glazed Pork Tenderloin too?
Ingredients:
Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!
- PORK TENDERLOIN – this is a different cut to pork loin.
- OLIVE OIL
- LEMON – both juice and zest
- ROSEMARY – fresh is best, but dried can be used.
- GARLIC
- SALT AND PEPPER
How to make this recipe:
Full, printable recipe below – just scroll down to the recipe card!
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Pat your pork dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the mixture over the pork, and rub in until colver
- Roast in a pan or baking dish for 30-45 minutes, or until an instant read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the pork reads 145F.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Devour.
How about some sides?
- Creamy Garlic Parmesan Risotto – Risotto in 17-25 minutes?! I’m in!
- Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Roasted Brussels sprouts, paired with delicate shallots, salty bacon and a bit of parmesan – YES PLEASE
- Easy Scalloped Potatoes – there’s a video on this one, showing how EASY this is to make!
- ALL SIDES
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Lemon Rosemary Pork Tenderloin
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Pat your pork dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the mixture over the pork, and rub in.
- Roast for 30-45 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 155F.
- Allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.
- Devour.
nutrition facts
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mhaan.a-ds says
This looks incredibly delicious and healthy! I will definitely try your recipe this weekend. My husband will surely love it. Thanks for sharing!
Ann Bacciaglia says
This looks delicious and the flavours are perfect for the spring! Look forward to trying this out!
Michelle Stewart says
This looks amazing! I love rosemary!
Marielle Altenor says
I’m always making pork the same way. This recipe would be an excellent change from what I always make! Looks so tender!
just1mommysopinion says
Looks super yum! I love me some pork 🙂
Victoria (Giveaways 4 Mom) says
I don’t eat pork, but I do love using lemon and rosemary in my food. I will have to try this with chicken!
Anosa says
I love pork loin and would enjoy this recipe immensely like yum!!!
Fashionable Librarian says
I love the combination. I have printed this to add to my recipe folder and will definitely give this a try
Agnes Dela Cruz says
I like the taste of rosemary in any meat dish. It gives that strong and flavorful taste.
Liz Mays says
I have a pork tenderloin just waiting to be cooked and devoured. THIS is the reason to make it happen!
Michelle says
I love lemon too, its a staple in our home. I drink it with warm water first thing in the morning. Add it to my salad dressings. I even use it on my skin!
Stephany says
Looks scrumptious and easy to make! Thanks for sharing.
Krystle Chaney Cook says
We like having a pork tenderloin every now and then. Yours looks yummy.
Ana Fernandez says
This recipe is so full of flavor! i always add some rosemary to my recipes and it is excellent
Sequins in the South (@CarlsonLaci) says
This looks so good !!! And I am definitely trying it ASAP thx !!