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Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Discover the Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dijon Sauce; succulent pork meets a rich, tangy sauce that pleases every palate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Pork Tenderloin
  • 2 pieces pork tenderloins (about 1 ½ – 2 lbs each) trimmed of excess fat
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1-3 tablespoons water as needed to thin

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Trim any fat or membrane from the tenderloins and pat them dry. In a small bowl, combine salt and pepper to taste, oregano, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, and cumin.
  2. Sprinkle the spice blend over the tenderloins and massage it in until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dijon mustard, maple syrup, worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the tenderloins until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the seared tenderloins to a baking sheet and brush with the prepared glaze.
  5. Roast the tenderloins for 15 minutes, then flip and continue roasting for another 15 minutes, until they reach 145° – 150°F. Remove from the oven and let rest.
  6. In the same skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, heavy cream, and dijon mustard, scraping up any bits from the skillet. Let simmer, then add thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with water if necessary.
  7. Slice the tenderloins into 1-2 inch thick slices and serve on a platter with pan sauce spooned over. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately with side items.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the sauce with your favorite mustard or add seasonal veggies to make it your own. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

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