Living alone, Baked turkey tenderloin is perfect for me. It is easy to prepare and can be goes with a variety of side dishes to create a complete meal.
I love turkey. All year long. It’s cheap, and healthy and tastes great.
And there is a million things you can do with the leftovers.
Baked Turkey Tenderloin Tips and Tricks:
- The spice rub is the key to adding flavor and aroma to the turkey. You can use any spice blend that you like, or make your own with some pantry staples. I used a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, which gives the turkey a savory and smoky taste. You can also add some sugar, honey, or maple syrup to the rub, to balance the saltiness and add some sweetness.
- To ensure that the turkey tenderloins cook evenly, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. This will help you avoid overcooking or undercooking the meat.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just remember that dried herbs are more potent than fresh, so you’ll need to use less.
- For an extra burst of flavor, you can add some sliced lemons or oranges to the baking dish with the turkey tenderloins.
Baked turkey tenderloin Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Remove the turkey tenderloins from their packaging and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Rub the seasoning mixture all over the turkey tenderloins, making sure to coat them evenly.
- Bake the turkey tenderloins in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the turkey tenderloins from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Baked turkey tenderloin Serving Suggestions:
Baked turkey tenderloin can be served with a variety of side dishes to create a complete meal. Here are a few ideas:
Juicy Baked Turkey Tenderloin
Juicy Baked Turkey Tenderloin is a succulent and flavorful dish that features turkey tenderloins coated with a dry rub and baked until tender and golden. Served with rice, potatoes, salad or bread for a satisfying and healthy meal.
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Servings: 3
Calories: 193kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 454 g turkey tenderloin
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup kosher salt
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tsp whole cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or 1 Tbsp dried rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 2 Tbsp turkey seasoning good
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Pat dry the two turkey tenderloins with a paper towel after taking them out of the package. Keep them aside.
- To prepare the turkey tenderloin for baking, set the oven to 350ºF and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the turkey on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- To coat the tenderloins with the dry rub, rub it gently over the turkey meat. Ensure that the dry rub covers the entire surface of the tenderloins for optimal flavor.
- Drizzle the top of the turkey tenderloin with olive oil and place the baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake the turkey tenderloin for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Remove from the oven and let the turkey rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the turkey tenderloin and serve.
- TIPS & NOTES
- For this recipe, you need to make our homemade turkey seasoning.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 120g | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 9543mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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