Baked Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes and Gravy

Got one hour and one pan? Good, because this baked pork tenderloin with potatoes and gravy could easily be your next delicious dinner! All you need is a skillet, a few pantry ingredients, and 60 minutes to serve up this buttery, garlicky, tender pork and potatoes meal!

 Craving more one-dish dinners? Click on my posts for One Pan Greek Sun Dried Tomato Chicken and Lentils, Sheet Pan Chicken, and One Pan Brown Sugar Pork and Apples. 

We’ve spent as much of the summer traveling as I think one family of five could. We’ve traveled all over Utah, up to Glacier, and much, much more. I’m forever grateful that my kiddos are such good travelers and always up for an adventure.

Now that we’re back to school and the summer has come to a close (I’m not crying, you’re crying), I’m all about getting dinner on the table as quickly (and with as few dishes) as possible. Pork tenderloin and potatoes, enjoy your time in the spotlight, you deserve it! 

Why this Recipe Works

What’s so great about this one skillet pork tenderloin and potatoes? 

Pork tenderloin — This is a cut of meat that I find to be so versatile, easy to find, and even easier to cook. I’ve been known to stock up on tenderloin when it’s on sale, throw it in my freezer, and cook it at least once a week. A fan favorite over at our Creme de la Crumb headquarters for sure! 

Simple seasonings — No need to make a big fuss over the seasonings for the pork and potatoes. If you have salt, pepper, Italian herbs, garlic, and butter, you’re good to go! 

Baby potatoes — Not only are they adorable, but baby potatoes are key in this recipe because they fit perfectly into the skillet, cook up quickly, and taste so yummy! Baby red or gold work just fine, so use whichever you prefer. 

Feeds 4 — This dish easily feeds a family of 4 (or 5 if you have little ones that can split 2 adult servings 3 ways…lucky me!), or make it for 2 and enjoy the leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day! 

Here’s How you Make it

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and get it ready for that skillet. 
2. Rub the pork tenderloin all over with 2 teaspoons of oil, then season all over with another teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. 
3. Combine 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, oven-safe skillet (I love cast iron, but any large, oven-safe skillet will work) over medium heat. 
4. When the butter is melted, use tongs to transfer pork to the pan and sear for 1-2 minutes, turning as needed to get that seared on all sides. Once it’s browned all over, set the tenderloin aside.  
5. Now add the rest of the butter to the pan. When that melts, add the potatoes and toss to coat, then add in ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Cook the potatoes for 3-4 minutes, till the edges are browned. 
6. Move the potatoes to one half of the pan. Now add the pork back to the other half of the pan. Pour in 1 cup broth and put the whole dish into the preheated oven. 
7. Cook for 45 minutes or till the potatoes are fork-tender and the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees and the center is no longer pink. 
8. Take it out of the oven when done, and transfer the pork and potatoes to a platter, covering to keep warm. 
9. Now place the same skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Bring the liquid to a boil, and stir the cornstarch into the remaining ½ cup of broth till it’s dissolved. 
10.  Stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiling gravy till it thickens. Reduce heat, taste, and add more salt and pepper if desired. 
11. Serve the gravy over the pork tenderloin and potatoes and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• No oven safe skillet? No problem. What you can do is use a regular large skillet and then when it’s time to pop it in the oven, transfer the contents to an oven-safe baking dish or rimmed baking sheet for the oven portion of the recipe. Pour the liquid into a saucepan or back into the skillet to thicken at the end before serving gravy over baked pork tenderloin and potatoes. 
• You know what makes the potatoes even better? Cheese! That’s right, add a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese (or more, no judgement here!) to the potatoes right before serving to add a little extra oomph and tastiness! 
• Have leftovers? They’ll keep just fine in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Favorite Pork Tenderloin Recipes

• Garlic Butter Roasted Pork Tenderloin (is there a yummier combo than garlic and butter??)
• Island Glazed Pork Tenderloin (that sweet and spicy glaze is everything)
• Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin (let your pressure cooker do all the work!)
• Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Potatoes (another one-pan method you will love)
• Best Baked Pork Tenderloin (seriously though, just check out the reviews.)

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