Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin with Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
- For the Garlic Herb Pork Tenderloin:
- 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup warm milk or cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional fresh chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven and season the pork with garlic, herbs, and spices.
- Step 2: Sear the pork in a hot skillet until golden on all sides.
- Step 3: Roast the pork in the oven until perfectly cooked.
- Step 4: Boil potatoes until tender and drain thoroughly.
- Step 5: Mash potatoes with butter and warm milk until creamy.
- Step 6: Rest, slice the pork, and serve with mashed potatoes.