Description
A delicious and elegant dish featuring tender pork tenderloin served with a creamy Dijon sauce, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, thyme, and lemon juice; cook until the sauce thickens.
- Slice the pork and serve with the Dijon cream sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the pork in herbs and spices for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pork Tenderloin, Dijon Cream Sauce, Elegant Dinner, Main Course