Sage Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

What is the difference between pork tenderloin and pork loin?

Tenderloin is the best cut of pork. It is the filet mignon of white meat because it is lean and roasts up really fast.
How long do you cook a pork tenderloin?

The seasonings
The seasonings are simply dried sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper. I always use fresh sage in the fall and winter, but some fresh herbs don’t hold up to high temperature cooking and sage is one of them so I use dried for this. I also always use fresh garlic, but again, when garlic is overcooked or cooked at high temperatures it can turn bitter so this is the only time I will use garlic powder.
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Sage Rubbed Pork Tenderloin

Pork tenderloin is rubbed with fresh sage and spices, then roasted to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried sage
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound (453 grams) pork tenderloin
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F/225°C.
- Add the sage, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well.
- Drizzle the tenderloin with oil and rub all over. Sprinkle the spice mix all over the pork and rub well with hands.
- Preheat a large cast iron skillet or oven-proof skillet on the stove over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the pork and seer on each side for 3 minutes each.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 15-17 minutes until a meat thermometer measures 140°F/60°C. Remove from the oven and allow the pork to rest on a cutting board 10 minutes before slicing. The pork will continue to cook when it comes out of the oven and 145°F/63°C is the final temperature it needs to reach using a meat thermometer.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 93Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 18mgSodium 541mgCarbohydrates 1gNet Carbohydrates 0gFiber 0gSugar 0gSugar Alcohols 0gProtein 5g
This nutrition calculation is provided by Nutronix that is only a guideline and not intended for any particular diet.
Leftovers
If I have any leftovers, I like to slice the pork and serve Pork & Cranberry Crostini. Great for the holidays and entertaining.

23 Comments on “Sage Rubbed Pork Tenderloin”
I loved that you used sage and garlic with the pork.ย
These flavors are so good with pork and also venison.
Thank you. Venison would be a delicious option.
I would be interested in adding brown sugar to the rub, but wonder how that will impact the roasting. certainly it would change the flavor. do you think brown sugar would get crusty when roasted? how much would you add to the rub mixture? thanks
I have added brown sugar to the rub in the past and it is delicious. If I remember, I added about 3/4-1 teaspoon. Enjoy.
This is delicious and easy. I realized I only used some of the butter recipe, so I now cut that part in half. I serve with roasted red potatoes and asparagus.
I’m so glad you liked it and I love what you served with it too ๐
I bet this makes your whole house smell so delicious!! I’m definitely making this!
Your pork tenderloin looks so juicy and succulent!
This would be a great dish for company. And, I’m totally drawn to those sweet potatoes. They look awesome. I went to buy one of those yellow sweet potatoes last week, but my store didn’t have them. I’ll have to keep an eye out because yours looks so pretty with both kinds!
This is a delicious recipe! I love the combination of flavors!
This pork and the potatoes have my name written all over them!
Anything with sage I adore, it is such a delicious herb. You tenderloin looks amazing!!
It is recipes like this that make you very unique and talented. This looks like a very hearty meal that the whole family can enjoy.
This recipe looks so good! sage rubbed tenderloin needs a place at MY dinner table!
This is a beautiful dish…as my teenage son would say, MEAT! I won’t even tell you how much meat he eats in a day. Protein is a good thing and he is already way taller than me ๐
I love using sage to enhance flavors of meat. This tenderloin looks deliciously good!
The herbs and spices you chose for this Pork sound amazing. Can’t wait to try this one! ๐
Sounds delicious Janette, I love grilling the tenderloin in the summer, will give your rub a try. Of course I do love the maple glazed sweet potatoes also, it’s my family’s favorite.
Amazing flavors and tastes going on with this pork tenderloin! Very nicely done, Janette!!
Looks amazing!
Thank you Justine
Sounds yummy, I love sweet potatoes for all my holidays! Have a happy weekend. ๐
Would make a great Sunday supper.