Oven-Roasted Garlic and Thyme Pork Tenderloin

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Juicy pork tenderloin roasted with garlic and fresh thyme, finished with pan sauce for an elegant yet easy main dish. This french-inspired pork ready in about 35 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, kosher salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 French cuisine 360 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry and season all over with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork tenderloin and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 6 smashed garlic cloves and 4 fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet around the pork. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-18 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  4. Step 4: Remove pork from skillet and let rest on a cutting board tented with foil for 5 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Place the skillet back on medium heat and carefully add 1/2 cup dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until reduced by half.
  6. Step 6: Whisk in 2 tbsp unsalted butter until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
  7. Step 7: Slice the pork tenderloin and serve drizzled with the garlic-thyme pan sauce.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Roasted Garlic and Thyme Pork Tenderloin take to make?

Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Garlic and Thyme Pork Tenderloin?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Garlic and Thyme Pork Tenderloin?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Oven-Roasted Garlic and Thyme Pork Tenderloin for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Oven-Roasted Garlic and Thyme Pork Tenderloin?

French pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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