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BEST PORK TENDERLOIN MARINADE – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

If you’re looking for a flavorful pork tenderloin marinade that will satisfy your tastebuds and give you the best pork tenderloin recipe ever, you’ll want to keep reading. Getting a delicious roast, with minimal effort (and clean up), is so amazing that it can easily become a new family favorite!

How to make this easy pork tenderloin recipe

Mix the marinade ingredients together and put them in a zipper topped bag with your pork roast.

Let them sit in the fridge for a few hours and then bake.

Use the leftover marinade to make a delicious gravy and serve!

See how incredibly easy this recipe is? That’s pretty much proof that anyone can do it.

Tip: I highly recommend letting the meat marinade inside a zipper topped bag instead of a covered bowl because it makes for much easier cleanup and it doesn’t take up nearly as much space in the fridge!

Can you marinate a pork tenderloin too long?

If you over marinate pork, you may notice that the marinade begins to eat away at the proteins in the meat causing it to become very soft. While this doesn’t sound bad, it may simply result in a different experience with your pork tenderloin than you were anticipating. The good news is that pork is one of those meats that can survive marinades for a few days, so if after placing it in the fridge an emergency arises and you’re no longer able to make dinner right away, you have a little time to take care of what you need to before dinner is “ruined.”

pork tenderloin marinade recipe

What are the ingredients in the best pork tenderloin marinade?

-Soy Sauce

-Olive Oil

-Minced Garlic

-Onion Powder

-Sprite Soda (2 cans)

And then, of course, you’ll need the pork tenderloin to pair with it all!

Here’s how to make this baked pork tenderloin recipe

Place your pork tenderloin pieces in a zipper topped bag (or a large bowl if you don’t have one) and then set it aside.

Make Pork Marinade

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, and onion powder.

Whisk them together and then add in the cans of Sprite.

Stir and then remove ½ cup of the marinade and set it aside.

Marinade Pork Tenderloin

Pour the remaining marinade over the pork tenderloin.

Close the bag and place it in the fridge to marinate for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight.

pork tenderloin marinade recipe

Roast Pork

When you’re ready to roast, preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.

Place the pork on a lined baking tray. You can place the tenderloin pieces separately or tie them together using meat twine.

Roast the pork for 20-25 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees F at the thickest part.

Let Pork Rest & Make Gravy

Remove from the oven and let the pork rest for 5 minutes.

Prepare gravy by taking 1 TBSP of the reserved marinade and stirring that into 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl.

Pour mixture into remaining marinade and microwave for 2-3 minutes, until mixture is thickened and boiling.

Slice pork and drizzle with gravy. Enjoy!

BEST Pork Tenderloin Marinade Recipe

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Course: dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pork tenderloin marinade

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Marinade: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 68kcal

Ingredients

1 1.5lb pork tenderloin
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp onion powder
2 12oz cans of lemon-lime soda

Instructions

Place pork tenderloin pieces in a refrigerator safe bag.
Combine soy sauce, olive oil, ginger and onion powder in a small bowl. Whisk, then pour in both cans of Sprite. Stir, then remove about 1/2 cup of the marinade to use when serving. Set aside.
Pour remaining marinade over pork tenderloin.
Close bag and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
When ready to roast, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place pork on lined baking tray. You can place tenderloin pieces separately or tie them together using meat twine.
Roast pork for 20-25 minutes, or until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees F at the thickest part. Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes.
Prepare gravy by taking 1 TBSP of reserved marinade and stirring that into 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour mixture into remaining marinade and microwave for 2-3 minutes, until mixture is thickened and boiling.
Slice pork and drizzle with gravy. Enjoy!

Nutrition

What is the difference between a pork loin and pork tenderloin?

A pork loin is one of the leanest parts of meat from a pig and when cooked, the meat turns white. It’s a very tough piece of meat due to the muscles and as a result, many people choose to slow-cook or marinate it to tenderize the meat. Pork loin is cut from the top side of the backbone of a pig, can weigh up to about 20 pounds and is where pork roasts are usually cut from due to the sheer size of the meat once cut.

Pork tenderloin is cut from the underside of the topside of the backbone and is usually closer to weighing 1 pound. It’s an incredibly tender piece of meat and must be cooked in quick-cook processes to prevent overcooking the meat.

What should I serve with pork tenderloin?

With pork tenderloin having such a subtle flavor on its own, think about the flavors of the marinade and what would pair well with those. Because of this being a great holiday roast, think about pairing it with other great holiday side dishes such as mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese, asparagus, or green bean casserole.

What can I do with overcooked pork tenderloin?

Overcooked pork is a sad and horrible experience. It’s dry, chewy, and a huge disappointment after you worked so hard to get dinner on your plate. But, don’t despair because there are actually a few different things to do with pork tenderloin that is perfect for using the dry overcooked meat. Shred the meat or chop it up into small chunks. From that point, you can use it in barbecue pulled pork, pork fried rice, stir fry, or as a filler in other dishes like potstickers or taquitos.

Holiday Roast Pork Tenderloin made EASY with this flavorful marinade! Simple festive pork dinner that looks elegant yet is SUPER EASY to make. The pork tenderloin marinade is just 5 ingredients, including a couple of cans of lemon lime soda! With this flavorful marinade, you can create a dinner that looks and tastes great without breaking the bank, or putting in too much physical effort!

Best Steak Marinade Recipe – Healthy Delicious by Gordon Ramsay

Say goodbye to boring steak. The best steak marinade is made with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and garlic for tons of flavor. A must for easy weeknight dinners!

The Best Steak Marinade Recipe

Marinades are a lifesaver on busy nights or when I just don’t feel like cooking – Monday, I’m looking at you! Our local butcher always has some great selections of marinaded meats, but it’s also super easy to make your own recipe for steak marinade.

This rosemary balsamic marinade is hands down the best steak marinade I’ve ever made. Balsamic vinegar and fresh rosemary enhance the beefiness of steak without overpowering it. Plus the sugars in the marinade caramelize as the steak cooks, giving you an amazing charred crust with super tender meat.

The marinade does most of the heavy lifting when it comes to infusing a piece of meat with tons of flavor. All you have to do it heat it up and make an easy side dish to go along with it.

Roast cauliflower with lemon and pomegranate or roast acorn squash are both great options. If I’m really feeling lazy, I also love the frozen butternut squash cauliflower risotto from Trader Joes. Or you can use the marinaded meat to make a skillet meal, like the steak tips recipe with fall vegetables pictured above.

If you spend five minutes mixing up an easy marinade on Sunday night, you’ll have a stress-free Monday night dinner ready to go. Or freeze your meat in the marinade for an easy dinner whenever you feel like it. We already have taco Tuesday and pizza Friday – I think we should make marinade Monday a thing! Who’s with me?

steak tips in a bag with marinade

What is a marinade?

Marinades are more than just an easy way to boost the flavor of your favorite meat. They also contain acidic components that tenderize meat by weakening its muscle structure. This means you can cook tougher cuts of meat more quickly!

Common acids are fresh citrus juices, wine, vinegar, or cultured milk products like buttermilk, yogurt, and sour cream.

This steak marinade uses balsamic vinegar.

How to make a marinade

Marinades are similar to vinaigrettes, and you can actually use your favorite vinaigrette as a marinade!

To make your own recipe for steak marinade, you’ll want to use 1 part acid to 2 or 3 parts oil. Then add seasoning to taste.

Mix everything together and give it a taste – before you add the meat – to make sure it tastes good to you. The smaller your garlic and herbs are chopped, the more flavor they’ll impart! In general, you’ll need about ½ cup marinade for every pound of meat.

To make the best steak marinade, you’ll need:

Balsamic vinegar
Olive Oil
Brown Sugar
Soy sauce
Fresh rosemary
Minced garlic
Crushed red pepper flakes

How long to marinate beef

How long you need to marinate your meat depends on the size of the meat and what you’re looking to achieve.

If you simply want to add flavor to small pieces of stir fry meat, you might only need 15 minutes. To tenderize the meat, you’ll need to marinate the meat for 6 to 24 hours for the best results.

Be sure to marinate your steak in the fridge – don’t leave it on the counter. You’ll also want to use a non-reactive container like glass or plastic.

You can also freeze the meat in the marinade for longer-term storage. With a freezer filled with different options, you’ll always have something easy to throw on the table! Just defrost it the night before and make grilled steak, or throw the frozen steak in your slow cooker or instant pot.

ingredients to make the best steak marinade

Best Steak Marinade Recipe

Say goodbye to boring steak. The best steak marinade is made with balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, and garlic for tons of flavor. A must for easy weeknight dinners!