Easy and Elegant Pork Tenderloin

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This main dish is beautiful in its presentation and always comes out tender and juicy even if you overcook it a little. The crust of bread crumbs holds in all the juices and adds a great look and taste to the finished product.

Submitted by Susan Burget
Updated on March 27, 2024
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Sliced pork tenderloin with mustard crust served with salad and green beans.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • 2 pounds pork tenderloin

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

    Raw pork tenderloins next to a bowl of breadcrumbs and oil on a white plate.

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  2. Mix bread crumbs and olive oil in bowl to reach consistency that would be moist enough to stick to the meat when pressed.

    Bowl of breadcrumbs with mixed herbs for pork tenderloin coating.

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  3. Place pork on a shallow cooking sheet. Press the crumb mixture onto all sides of the meat until there is no pink showing, usually 1/4 inch thick.

    Raw pork tenderloins coated with breadcrumbs on a metal baking sheet.

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  4. Bake for at least 35 minutes until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C) or until there is no pink when the pork is cut.

    Baked pork tenderloins with a crispy breadcrumb crust on a baking sheet.

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  5. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes, then cut into 1/2 inch slices.

    Sliced pork tenderloin on a wooden cutting board with a knife.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

437 Calories
24g Fat
27g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 437
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 625mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 57%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 375mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.