Juicy baked pork tenderloin seasoned with a brown sugar spice rub, seared for flavor, roasted at 375°F, and finished with an easy homemade pan gravy. A simple, family-friendly dinner recipe ready in about 40 minutes.
Trim any silver skin from the 2 pork tenderloins, then pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp dried rosemary, and ½ tsp black pepper. Rub evenly over all sides of the pork.
Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins on all sides for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Transfer pork to a baking sheet or oven-safe skillet. Top with ¼ cup cold butter cubes.
Roast uncovered for 12–15 minutes. Remove from the oven, loosely cover with foil, and return to the oven for another 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer.
Transfer pork to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
To Make the Pan Gravy
Place the skillet with drippings over medium heat. Whisk in 2 Tbsp flour and cook for 30 seconds.
Slowly whisk in ¾ cup beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
Whisk in 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard if using. Adjust thickness with additional broth if needed.
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Notes
Use a meat thermometer and pull the pork at 145°F for juicy results.
Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing to keep it tender.
It is normal for pork tenderloin to be slightly pink at 145°F.
Double the gravy ingredients if you prefer extra sauce.