Recipe: Greek Yogurt–Marinated Pork Tenderloin

2026-04-08

# Recipe: Greek Yogurt–Marinated Pork Tenderloin

- topic: cooking_with_recipe - meal: Dinner - cuisine: Mediterranean - difficulty: Medium - date: 2026-04-08 ## Serves / Time / Why it works Serves 4 | ~40 minutes (plus 30-minute marinate) | Yogurt tenderizes and carries lemon/herb flavor; lean pork fits Med diet in moderation. ## Ingredients - 1.25–1.5 lb pork tenderloin, trimmed - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt - 2 tbsp olive oil - 2 tbsp lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1.5 tsp dried oregano - 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper - Fresh parsley for garnish ## Method 1) Mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper. Coat pork; marinate 30–120 minutes chilled. 2) Heat oven to 400°F. Pat pork lightly to remove excess marinade. 3) Sear in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high with a bit of oil, 2–3 minutes per side until browned. 4) Transfer skillet to oven; roast 12–15 minutes to 140–145°F internal. Rest 5–7 minutes. 5) Slice; garnish with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. ## Tips - Don’t skip rest; it keeps juices in. - Double marinade for a second tenderloin; reuse only fresh marinade, not what touched raw meat. - Serve with roasted vegetables and a whole-grain side (farro/quinoa).

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