Description
A quick and savory pork tenderloin dish with a smooth Dijon cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 pounds pork tenderloin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-proof skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- For the sauce, lower the heat and add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Dijon mustard, and mix well.
- Add thyme and let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Slice the pork tenderloin and drizzle the sauce over it. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Searing locks in flavor and helps with color. Resting keeps the meat juicy. Use the pan drippings for the sauce to add depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg