Easy Oven Baked Turkey Tenderloin

Name: Easy Oven Baked Turkey Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 turkey tenderloins (about 1 lb each); 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp coconut sugar; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp dried sage; 3 tsp fresh thyme; 2 tsp dried rosemary; 2 tsp dried parsley; Salt and pepper; 2 tbsp avocado oil

by Michelle on Nov 9, 2022 (updated Nov 13, 2024)

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This easy oven-baked turkey tenderloin is juicy, flavorful, and so simple to make. It’s made with a simple marinade and baked to perfection.

turkey tenderloin sliced on a plate with green beans Turkey has a reputation for being dry and taking too long to cook, but it most definitely doesn’t have to be that way. With the right recipe, cookery, technique, and cut of turkey, you can enjoy a simple and delicious turkey recipe. This recipe is great year-round, and especially great when you don’t want to cook an entire turkey on Thanksgiving.

What is Turkey Tenderloin?

Turkey tenderloin is a boneless and skinless cut of meat directly from the turkey breast. It cooks much faster than a whole turkey, or a cut of turkey with a bone, and is much more tender than other cuts of turkey.

The Ingredients

Turkey tenderloin. Most stores will sell these in packs of two, at about 1 lb each.
Apple cider vinegar. This is used in the marinade to help tenderize the meat.
Maple syrup and coconut sugar. You can forgo these if desired, but I love the flavor pop that this gives the turkey.
Garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, sage, rosemary, and parsley. Herbs and garlic are great for seasoning turkey.

How to cook Turkey Tenderloin in the Oven

Marinate the turkey. Pour the apple cider vinegar and maple syrup over the tenderloins and season with coconut sugar, herbs, and salt and pepper. Turn the tenderloins to ensure that all sides are seasoned. Cover the tenderloins and marinate in the fridge for 2-3 hours, or overnight.

Bake the turkey. Transfer the marinated tenderloins to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.
Rest and slice!

Tips & Tricks

Don’t skip marinating! This marinade not only flavors the tenderloin, but the apple cider vinegar tenderizes it.
Be sure to leave enough time to rest your tenderloin. Resting your meat will help to keep it juicy, so be sure to rest it for at least 10 minutes.

What should the internal temperature of Turkey Tenderloin be?

Poultry should be at a minimum of 165 F to serve (source).

How long do you cook turkey tenderloin at 375 F?

Depending on your oven, Turkey tenderloin will take around 40-45 minutes to reach a safe temperature when you’re baking it at 375 F. I prefer to cook it at this temperature.

How long do you cook turkey tenderloin at 400 F?

This temperature will cut down your cook time to about 30-35 minutes. However, I find that higher temperatures can sometimes yield a dryer cut of meat, so this recipe keeps it at 375 F!

Do you need gravy for turkey tenderloin?

Let’s be honest, gravy won’t hurt, but I prefer to go without gravy as this recipe is just as juicy without it!

What should you serve with turkey tenderloin?

Green beans casserole.
Balsamic mushrooms.
Roasted sweet potato
etc!

Storage Instructions

Store the turkey in glass in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 4 weeks.

Reheating Instructions

I prefer to reheat this in the oven for a few minutes or until warm.

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