Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes in the Oven – A Simple and Delicious Recipe

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Baking meat and a side dish simultaneously saves time and allows you to prepare a complete lunch or dinner without much hassle. During cooking, the ingredients exchange aromas and juices, resulting in a richer flavor. Pork tenderloin baked with potatoes in the oven is a winning option. We're sharing a great recipe!

Preparation time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 800 g pork tenderloin;
• 800 g potatoes;
• 2 onions;
• 2 carrots;
• 4 cloves garlic;
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika;
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1.5 teaspoons salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Wash and gently pat dry the pork tenderloin with paper towels. Cut the meat into large pieces. Peel the potatoes and cut the tubers into 4-6 pieces. Slice the carrots into rounds, and the onions into large half-rings.
2. Press the garlic through a press. Mix it with vegetable oil, salt, paprika, thyme, and ground black pepper.
3. Place the pork and vegetables in a large bowl. Pour the prepared marinade over them and mix thoroughly so that the spices evenly coat all ingredients.
4. After that, transfer everything to a baking dish or a roasting bag. If using a dish, cover it with foil or a lid.
5. Bake the dish for 1 hour in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Celsius (350°F). Then remove the foil or cut open the bag and bake the pork with potatoes for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.