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Herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes

By: Kathryn Doherty | Last Updated: Mar 4, 2025 | Published: Apr 3, 2017
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Herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes is an easy but elegant sheet pan dinner with tons of flavor! Great for company or a special occasion!Herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes is an easy but elegant sheet pan dinner with tons of flavor! Great for company or a special occasion!

New week, new month. Hello there April!

I hope you had a lovely weekend!

Hubby and I did a food walking tour here in Charlotte, N.C. and it was so much fun! Gorgeous weather, good eats and some fun sips at the various stops. Plus, I just love exploring a neighborhood on foot - I feel like you see things you wouldn't otherwise.

But now that we're fully into this spring season... tell me, do you have Easter plans? Fun traditions or something special you do every year?

A large white platter with a sliced herb roasted pork tenderloin on one side, roasted potatoes on the other and a bunch of parsley and some lemon slices at the top for garnish.

We’ll be just back from spring break at the beach with my in-laws but I think we’re getting together with neighbors for a Sunday Easter brunch. I might have to whip up my carrot cake baked oatmeal or maybe my cheesy overnight grits casserole to bring.

But honestly, that’s kinda where it ends for me.

I don’t remember a clear Easter tradition growing up in terms of an official dinner. I’m sure my mom picked up a honey baked ham (which I loved as a kid but I’m just so-so on now) and I know she would have made her amazing classic Southern deviled eggs.

And probably we went to church and did an Easter egg hunt when we were little.

But obviously, nothing that stuck with me very much. Granted, I have pretty much the worst memory EVER, but Easter just doesn’t elicit a specific food for me. Other than those deviled eggs…

Sliced roasted pork tenderloin served on a white platter alongside roasted potatoes with parsley and lemon slices in the background.

And since I’m not huge on ham, I’m thinking something along the lines of this herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes is more my style for an Easter dinner!

This is a long-time family favorite passed down from my mom.

The pork tenderloin is rubbed with a mixture of fresh herbs and breadcrumbs and roasted alongside some horseradish-rubbed new potatoes. They are SO flavorful!

Check out those roasted little nuggets! ❤️

A sheet pan with a crusted pork tenderloin and baby potatoes roasted and sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Close up of horseradish roasted baby potatoes on a serving platter with fresh herbs sprinkled on top.

This dish is perfect for special occasions or when company is coming over.

I especially love that it's all prepped ahead of time and then cooks in the oven, leaving you free to mingle and sip on some wine with the guests!

Notes on herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes:

  • I use new potatoes for this dish (which are just small, young potatoes) but you can substitute Yukon potatoes or small red potatoes. Just be sure they are cut to a similar size so they roast evenly.
  • Trimming your pork tenderloin is important! You want to remove that silver skin because it’s tough and not good eats. Your butcher may be able to do this for you.
  • I use a cooking thermometer (we have a Weber instant read one that I adore) to make sure my pork has reached at least 145 before removing it from the oven. Then I like to let it sit for at least 5 minutes before cutting it and serving it. This helps it retain all of its natural, flavorful juices.
  • You can definitely double up on this recipe if you are serving a crowd or have company. Also, I think the leftovers reheat well!

Herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes is an easy but elegant sheet pan dinner with tons of flavor! | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

My steamed lemon butter asparagus or quick and easy asparagus almondine would be great easy veggie side dishes to round out this meal. Sautéed spinach and leeks would work too.

Have a great week friends!

XO,

Kathryn

A large white platter with a sliced roasted pork tenderloin to one side and a pile of roasted baby potatoes to the other with lemon wedges and fresh herbs for garnish.
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Herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes

Herb roasted pork tenderloin with potatoes is an easy but elegant sheet pan dinner with tons of flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

  • 1 ½ lbs. new or baby red potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the pork tenderloin:

  • 1 to 1.3 lb. pork tenderloin
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For serving:

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Peel a 1-inch strip around center of each potato. Toss potatoes with butter, horseradish, salt and pepper. Place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425 for 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, combine breadcrumbs, basil, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper. Moisten tenderloin with water and press crumb mixture onto all sides.
  • Place the pork tenderloin on the sheet pan with the potatoes and roast for another 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender and pork registers at least 145 degrees. Let the pork rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve pork and potatoes hot, sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Notes

I use new potatoes for this dish (which are just small, young potatoes) but you can substitute Yukon potatoes or small red potatoes. Just be sure they are cut to a similar size so they roast evenly.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 776mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g
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Sliced roasted pork tenderloin served on a white platter alongside roasted potatoes with parsley and lemon slices in the background and a text overlay on the photo.

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  1. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary

    April 03, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Sounds like you guys had a great time on that food tour!! I hope you ate enough for me too!!! 😉 You already know what my Easter traditions were growing up, and this year, to be honest, I have ZERO clue what we are doing. There is a reason I'm sooo unorganized this year... which HOPEFULLY I can tell you about soon! <3 Anyways, soo I totally have a similar recipe coming up, but it's also completely different!! I don't want you to think I'm riding your coat-tail!! This tenderloin looks absolutely scrumptious, Kathryn!! And crispy little potatoes are my weakness! This would be perfect for Boy and I this Easter, easy yet elegant, just how I like it! Pinned! Cheers, dear!! Xo

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    • Kathryn

      April 04, 2017 at 6:01 pm

      I can’t wait to hear what you’ve had going on! Curious (read: nosy) friends want to know! But I’m sure you’ll fix up a gorgeous feast all the same. 🙂 XXOO

      Reply
  2. Tawnie Kroll

    April 03, 2017 at 12:19 pm

    This sounds so yummy! I recently made a pork tenderloin too, left it on the counter while I was having dinner...and my yellow lab got to enjoy a large portion of it as well. haha! Pinning this so I can make some again! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      April 04, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      Oh no!!! My chocolate lab has snagged some chicken before, but not pork (yet...)

      Reply
  3. Luci's Morsels

    April 04, 2017 at 6:54 pm

    This looks amazing! Love the use of fresh herbs in the breading, I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      April 05, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Thanks so much Luci!

      Reply
  4. Carmen

    May 02, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Hi Kathryn, I made this recipe tonight and it was a huge success!!!!! I'm so happy everyone loved this pork tenderloin and potatoes (I didn't have horseradish but they still tasted great) Thanks for another full meal I'll be cooking again soon

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 02, 2017 at 7:31 pm

      Hi Carmen! I'm so, so happy to hear you loved it! Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

      Reply
  5. Karen

    May 05, 2017 at 8:45 pm

    How much did your pork tenderloin weigh? I can buy single tenderloin packs, different pounds each or a package of two. Sorry if I missed the weight in the recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathryn

      May 06, 2017 at 8:34 am

      Hi Karen! I usually buy the packs of 2 pork tenderloins where each one is a little over 1 pound. Hope that helps!

      Reply

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