Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce. This succulent dish combines juicy pork tenderloin, marinated and seared to perfection, topped with a rich and tangy cream sauce that elevates your meal to gourmet status. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special family dinner, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it an effortless choice for busy weeknights or festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or rosemary)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the pork dry; rub generously with salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear the pork until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Transfer skillet to the oven; roast for 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove pork; let rest while you prepare the sauce by sautéing garlic in the same skillet, deglazing with chicken broth, then adding heavy cream and remaining mustard.
- Slice the rested pork into medallions, drizzle with sauce, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pork (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg