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Best-Ever Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce

A flavorful pork tenderloin served with a rich Dijon cream sauce, perfect for a special dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1.5 lbs beef tenderloin
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (or rosemary)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork dry, season with salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.
  2. Heat olive oil in skillet, sear pork until golden (~3-4 min per side).
  3. Transfer skillet to oven, roast 15-20 min until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
  4. Let pork rest, then sauté garlic in same skillet, add broth, scrape browned bits.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard, simmer to thicken sauce.
  6. Slice pork, serve with sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness.