{"id":687,"date":"2025-01-23T12:01:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/23\/pork-tenderloin-and-squash\/"},"modified":"2025-01-23T12:01:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T12:01:16","slug":"pork-tenderloin-and-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/23\/pork-tenderloin-and-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"Pork Tenderloin and Squash"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Succulent Pork Tenderloin and Roast Squash Delight<\/h1>\n<p>Enjoy a sumptuous meal with this mouthwatering Pork Tenderloin and Roast Squash recipe. It&#8217;s a perfect blend of savory and sweet that provides a delightful, healthy dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Let&#8217;s dive straight into this culinary adventure!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For the Pork Tenderloin:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>1 pork tenderloin (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil, divided<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sea salt<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>For the Roasted Squash:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>1 medium-sized butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon maple syrup<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sea salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<h3>Preparing the Pork Tenderloin<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Marinate the Pork:<\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, sea salt, and black pepper. <\/li>\n<li>Rub the pork tenderloin generously with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Apply the herb and spice mixture evenly over the pork. Ensure that the entire tenderloin is well-coated. <\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse into the meat. For best results, let it marinate for up to 4 hours.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Preheat the Oven:<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Sear the Pork:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Once the oil is hot, sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145\u00b0F (63\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rest:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Preparing the Roasted Squash<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prep the Squash:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Toss until the squash is evenly coated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Roast the Squash:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Spread the seasoned squash cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li>Roast in the preheated oven, alongside the pork if possible, for 25-30 minutes. Flip the squash halfway through cooking to ensure even caramelization.<\/li>\n<li>The squash should be tender and golden brown upon completion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Bringing it All Together<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Slice and Serve:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Slice the resting pork tenderloin into medallions.<\/li>\n<li>Serve these juicy pieces alongside the beautifully caramelized roasted squash for a balanced meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p>This Pork Tenderloin and Roast Squash recipe offers a delightful blend of savory notes and sweet undertones, perfect for any weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The preparation time is approximately 45 minutes, including marinating and roasting. The entire recipe yields about 4 servings, with each serving containing approximately 350 calories. This nutritious meal is not only satisfying but beautifully showcases the natural flavors of the ingredients.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy this delicious and wholesome dish that combines ease of preparation with gourmet results!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Succulent Pork Tenderloin and Roast Squash Delight Enjoy a sumptuous meal with this mouthwatering Pork Tenderloin and Roast Squash recipe. It&#8217;s a perfect blend of savory and sweet that provides a delightful, healthy dish packed with wholesome ingredients. Let&#8217;s dive straight into this culinary adventure! Ingredients For the Pork Tenderloin: 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":686,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-124.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=687"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":688,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/687\/revisions\/688"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/686"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=687"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=687"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=687"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}