Dinner for 4
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Pork tenderloin roasts with garlic and herbs, then rests while a buttery balsamic pan sauce comes together.
$6.55for 4 servings
$1.64 per serving$6.55 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Photo: primaverakitchen.com
- 85 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
AmericanGluten-freeLow-carbHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pork roast, shoulder or loin$2.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $4.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.55 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork tenderloin roast
- salt and fresh black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dried herb mix
- garnish with rosemary (optional)
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and season the pork with salt, pepper, and the dried herbs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and brown the pork for 8 minutes.
- Roast the pork for 55 to 65 minutes, until it reaches 145 F inside.
- Transfer the pork to a plate and rest it for 10 minutes.
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar and simmer the sauce for 2 minutes.
- Slice the pork and spoon the sauce over it.
Swaps
- Pork roast, shoulder or loin for Beef chuck roast or stew beefabout $4.50/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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