Description
Indulge in the Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce, a dish that seamlessly marries tender, juicy pork with a luscious, tangy sauce. Ideal for both quick weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this recipe is straightforward yet impressive. The savory glaze enhances the pork’s natural flavors while the creamy dijon sauce adds a delightful richness. With minimal prep and cooking time, you’ll create a memorable meal that pleases everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 ½ – 2 lbs each)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 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 of garlic, finely minced or pressed
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1–3 tablespoons water, as needed to thin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season pork tenderloins generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine oregano, rosemary, thyme, onion powder, and cumin; rub over pork.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sear the tenderloins for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Whisk together mustard, maple syrup, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce; brush over seared pork.
- Transfer to a roasting pan and roast for 25–30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- For the sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter; sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in cream and mustard with thyme; season with salt and pepper.
- Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve drizzled with dijon cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg