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Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard Cream Sauce

Tender skillet-seared pork tenderloin served with a rich and creamy Dijon mustard pan sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Calories: 390

Ingredients
  

Pork
  • 1.5 lb pork tenderloin trimmed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Dijon Cream Sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.75 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Season pork tenderloin evenly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear pork on all sides until golden.
  3. Lower heat, cover, and cook until pork reaches 145°F internally.
  4. Remove pork and let rest before slicing.
  5. Melt butter in skillet, sauté shallot and garlic.
  6. Deglaze with chicken broth and simmer.
  7. Stir in cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme; simmer until thickened.
  8. Slice pork and serve with sauce spooned over top.

Notes

Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking pork tenderloin.