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Close-up of sliced baked herb crusted pork tenderloin with golden crust on a white plate.

Baked Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

A simple and flavorful pork tenderloin coated with a herb crust, perfect for a hearty dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 lb pork tenderloin trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Herb Crust
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp rosemary dried
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub it with olive oil.
  3. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Press the herb mixture onto the pork tenderloin, coating it evenly.
  5. Place the pork on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  6. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 26gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the olive oil before coating the pork.

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