Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Discover how to make the best-ever pork tenderloin with a creamy Dijon sauce that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and Dijon mustard, scraping up browned bits. Stir in fresh thyme to create the sauce.
- Slice the pork and serve drizzled with the Dijon cream sauce.
Notes
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings.
- For a sweeter sauce, add a teaspoon of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pork tenderloin, Dijon cream sauce, easy weeknight dinner