Description
Discover the ultimate recipe for Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce — a tender, juicy pork dish topped with a rich, flavorful Dijon sauce perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. This easy-to-make dish combines crispy seared pork with a velvety Dijon sauce, creating a gourmet experience in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 to 1.5 pounds each)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh thyme leaves
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the pork tenderloins generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Remove, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze with white wine or chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme, simmering until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Slice the rested pork into medallions and serve with the creamy Dijon sauce spooned over the top, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise doneness without overcooking.
- Marinate the pork in a soy and herb marinade for extra flavor if desired.
- Searing until golden gives the pork a crispy crust before roasting.
- Experiment with herbs like rosemary or sage for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg