Baked Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tender pork tenderloin baked with a fresh herb crust, paired with caramelized roasted Brussels sprouts for a hearty paleo-friendly dinner. This American-inspired paleo recipe (gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a paleo week and pairs well with roasted root vegetables or a leafy salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb halved Brussels sprouts
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tbsp chopped thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp sea salt.
- Step 2: Rub the herb mixture evenly over 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin. Place pork on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Step 3: Toss 1 lb halved Brussels sprouts with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp olive oil; spread around pork on the baking sheet.
- Step 4: Roast everything for 20 minutes, then drizzle Brussels sprouts with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar and continue roasting for another 10 minutes until pork reaches 145°F and sprouts are caramelized.
- Step 5: Remove pork and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve with roasted Brussels sprouts.








