Garlic & Herb Pork Tenderloin with Red Wine Pan Sauce
Sep 9th 2025
Looking for a dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy but doesn’t take all night? This pork tenderloin checks every box. A quick marinade with The Olive Leaf Garlic Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, lemon, Dijon, and herbs keeps the meat juicy and flavorful. After a hot skillet sear, it finishes in the oven and you whisk the drippings into a silky red-wine pan sauce—no special tools required.
What you’ll need
- Pork tenderloin (about 2½ lb)
- The Olive Leaf Garlic Olive Oil (for the marinade and searing)
- Soy sauce, Red Wine Vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire
- Fresh parsley, deli-style mustard, minced garlic
- Chicken broth & butter for the pan sauce
- Kosher salt & black pepper
How it comes together
- Marinate (hands-off flavor): Whisk garlic olive oil, soy, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire, parsley, mustard, and garlic. Reserve 3 Tbsp for the sauce; pour the rest over the pork in a zip-top bag. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Sear: Heat a little garlic olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Pat the pork dry and sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
- Roast: Move the skillet to a 325°F oven and roast 45–50 minutes (or until an instant-read thermometer hits 155°F; the USDA safe temp is 145°F with a 3-minute rest). Transfer to a board and rest 5–10 minutes.
- Make the pan sauce: Return the skillet to medium heat. Add chicken broth; scrape up the browned bits. Stir in the reserved marinade and simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce. Off the heat, whisk in butter for a glossy finish.
- Serve: Slice the pork and spoon the pan sauce over the top.
Tips & swaps
- Two smaller tenderloins? Start checking doneness at 20–25 minutes.
- Prefer a little sweetness? Whisk 1–2 tsp honey into the marinade.
- Grill option: Sear over high heat, then grill over medium until done; make the sauce in a skillet.
What to serve with it
Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Maple Balsamic Glazed Carrots, or a simple salad dressed with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil + Red Wine Vinegar. Leftovers are excellent for sandwiches or grain bowls.