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Sliced dutch oven pork tenderloin topped with gravy on a cutting board.
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Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Delicious Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin with a light balsamic glaze. This dutch oven pork recipe makes a tender and juicy dinner the whole family will love. Easy recipe that’s ready in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 5-ingredient, dutch oven, pork, pork tenderloin
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 228kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
  • Trim away the silver skin and any excess fat from the pork tenderloin using a thin, sharp knife. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with clean paper towels. Season the pork with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the dutch oven on the stove at medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and let the pan get hot (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Once the pan is hot, sear the pork tenderloin for 3-4 minutes per side, until the outside is slightly browned. After the pork is seared on all sides, turn off heat and set pork tenderloin aside on a plate.
  • Add the butter to the dutch oven and stir, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the pork tenderloin.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and dried herbs, stirring until the butter is completely melted.
  • Place the pork tenderloin back into the dutch oven and spoon some sauce over it.
  • Place the dutch oven into the oven, lid on.
  • Cook until the pork tenderloin reaches an internal heat of 145ºF at the thickest part, about 10-15 minutes. I always check the internal temperature after 10 minutes.
  • After the pork tenderloin reaches the preferred internal temperature (145ºF is recommended), immediately remove the dutch oven from the oven. Remove the tenderloins from the dutch oven and onto a cutting board, leaving to rest for 10-15 minutes. Place aluminum foil over the top to keep warm.
  • While the tenderloin rests, spoon the pan juices into a small bowl for serving.
  • Once rested, slice into half-inch medallions. Place onto a serving plate or directly onto dinner plates.
  • Serve with the remaining pan sauce. Option to top with fresh herbs.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover pork tenderloin in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Use a digital meat thermometer for the best results! Pork tenderloin can overcook quickly and become dry. Removing the pork at 145°F ensures it is juicy and delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg