Cast Iron Pork Tenderloin with seasonal vegetables is easy to make and full of flavor. This delicious pork tenderloin recipe is easy to make and paired with pan roasted potatoes.
I grew up on a small farm where we raised hogs. So pork recipes always play an important role in my kitchen! This delicious skillet pork tenderloin is easy to make and really flavorful. Try my Skillet Pork Chops, Pulled Pork Recipe, Grilled Pork Chops, Mexican Shredded Chicken, and Barbecue Pork Ribs.
Follow these easy steps to prepare your Pork Tenderloin:
Step 1: Cut up bacon into small pieces and brown in the cast-iron skillet in one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Push the bacon around occasionally with a wooden spoon.
Step 2: While it browns, prep your sweet bell peppers and onion. Cut the baby potatoes in quarters. Once your bacon is browned, add the onions, sweet bell peppers and potato pieces. Drizzle with honey, season with salt, pepper, ground mustard, smoked paprika, powdered onion and garlic.
Step 3: Heat oven medium to high heat for about 10 minutes, on the stove top and stir with a wooden spoon, coating everything well. Then finish in a preheated 450 degree F oven for 20-25 minutes, until your potatoes are tender. About 15 minutes before the Farmhouse Skillet potatoes are ready, toss in halved brussel sprouts.
Pan Seared Pork Tenderloin:
Step 1: Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, over medium to high heat. Brown the pork tenderloin pieces on each side. Place the entire skillet in the preheated oven (450 degrees F) for about 20-22 minutes, or until the pork has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. (The pork loin will continue to cook as it rests)
Step 2: Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the potatoes and vegetables.
For more tips on cooking in cast iron visit Lodge’s website!
Do you love a great pork recipe that is easy to make and has wonderful flavor? For more tips on cooking Pork Association’s website.
Do you love cooking in cast iron? Be sure and try these Cast Iron Recipes– Cast Iron Chicken Fajitas, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Spinach Quiche Recipe, Cast Iron Chicken, and an assortment of fruit pies in cast iron- Homemade Apple Pie, Skillet Blueberry Pie, Cherry Pie Recipe, and Fried Apple Hand Pies.
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Cast-Iron Pork tenderloin
Ingredients
- 3-4 pound Pork tenderloin cut into 3 pieces
- 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Farmhouse skillet potatoes:
- 15-18 baby potatoes mix of yellow and red
- 6-8 slices bacon cut up
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 12 brussel sprouts cut in half
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a 10 to 12-inch cast-iron skillet, over medium heat brown the bacon in olive oil. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- While the bacon is browning, prepare the bell peppers, onion and baby potatoes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Once the bacon is browned, toss in the bell peppers, onion and baby potatoes. Sprinkle with seasonings, honey, balsamic vinegar and toss in the butter. Cook on the stove top over medium to high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.. Then finish in the oven for about 20-25 minutes.
Pork Tenderloin
- Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet, over medium to high heat. Brown the pork tenderloin pieces on each side. Place the entire skillet in the preheated oven (450 degrees F) for about 20-22 minutes, or until the pork has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the potatoes and vegetables.
Recipe Notes
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Jeff Thompson says
Why cook the pork to 160? Should be delicious between 145-150. 160 is too well done and will dry out the tenderloin.
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Jeff for pointing this out! It’s an older recipe that was updated, so likely a typo! I’ve updated the cooking temp.
Alyssa says
Jessica, t’s awesome! I cannot wait to try this. I bet it makes the house smell divine and tastes incredible!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Alyssa!
Smithfield says
Smithfield pork has never sounded so good! We should all Smithfield roast our Smithfield pork with our Smithfield spices in our Smithfield pan every Smithfield night of the Smithfield week! Smithfield Smithfield Smithfield.
Do you suppose Smithfield had anything to do with this recipe?
Ruth I. says
Nothing beats home cooking. Not only you get to enjoy prepping them yourself but also you get to choose the best ingredients.
Ally jones says
This looks so delicious. Can’t wait to try it!
kim says
Yum! What a great looking recipe! I’m pretty sure I could get my whole family on board with this one!
Evelyn, PathofPresence says
I love food cooked in cast iron! The flavors are extraordinary. Love this easy to follow recipe. Thanks! ??
Nikka Shae says
My husband would love this! Now I would need to make this recipe for him soon!
Jessica Robinson says
Yes you do Paula!! Cast iron cooking is everything right now!
Carrie Liu says
Looks like a must try to me! I do have a cast iron skillet but rarely use it. This is the perfect recipe for it! I’m sure it’s going to be delicious.
Jessica Robinson says
Carrie,
Get that cast iron skillet out! It’s all we use in our household! You’re gonna love this pork tenderloin!
Nisha says
Combination of veggies and meats <3 this is so awesome. thank you for sharing this recipe 🙂
Kiwi says
Unfortunately as a pescatarian, I cant eat the pork loins. I love all of the sides that comes with this dish I can enjoy that!
Essi says
Your food looks so delicious! Love the picture and the recipe. Will surely try this soon.