Lemon pepper seasoning, in its most basic form, requires lemon zest, pepper, and salt. Rather than going with store-bought, ...

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grate lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest. Cut off ends of lemon, and discard; slice lemon into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Arrange lemon slices in an even layer in bottom of a 13- x ...

So I made my own lemon-pepper seasoning and then proceeded with the NYT recipe. Admittedly making my own lemon-pepper turned a 20-minute recipe into a 30-minute recipe, but it was worth it.

Lemon pepper is having a bit of a cultural moment. It is, perhaps, the first seasoning blend to blow up since everything-but-the-bagel mania in 2017.

Sprinkle the lemon zest mixture evenly over all sides of the tenderloin. Set the pork on the prepared baking sheet, then roast for 15 minutes, or until it reaches 145 F at the center.

Are you a fan of store-bought lemon pepper seasoning? It's time to switch to homemade, which is almost as easy to get your hands on and even more delicious.

So I made my own lemon-pepper seasoning and then proceeded with the NYT recipe. Admittedly making my own lemon-pepper turned a 20-minute recipe into a 30-minute recipe, but it was worth it.