Coconut Free Lemon Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Bright, herby, and deeply savory, this pork tenderloin is the kind of weeknight centerpiece that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. A marinade built from fresh lemon zest, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and a touch of turmeric gives the meat incredible depth before it even hits the pan. The sear-then-roast method locks in a gorgeous crust while keeping the inside juicy and tender — no guesswork, just results. Because every ingredient here is a whole food or pantry staple, there's zero concern about sneaky coconut derivatives hiding in a sauce or spice blend. Pork tenderloin is naturally lean and takes on bold flavors beautifully, so the marinade does the heavy lifting while you keep things simple. Sliced into medallions and finished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon, it's the kind of plate that looks like you really tried — even when you didn't.
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4 servings
For the marinade
- 1 ½ lb pork tenderloin (1 large or 2 small)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 tbsp juice)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, rosemary, thyme, turmeric, black pepper, and salt until combined.
- 2
Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then place it in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the pork, turning to coat on all sides. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
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