Best Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Sauce
Juicy and tender pork tenderloin with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Oven-safe skillet
- Baking sheet
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
Pork Tenderloin
- 2 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
Dijon Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- to taste salt and pepper
Garnish
- for garnish fresh thyme sprigs
- optional lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or grease an oven-safe skillet.
- Pat pork tenderloin dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear pork on all sides in a hot skillet for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Roast in oven for 15–20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Rest 5–10 minutes.
- In same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté garlic and shallot for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, scraping the pan. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice pork tenderloin, drizzle with Dijon sauce, garnish with thyme and lemon wedges.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked pork tenderloin every time.