Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce
Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce is the perfect meal to impress your family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen. This dish features juicy, herb-seasoned pork tenderloin paired with a luxurious Dijon cream sauce that adds a delightful tang and richness. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have a gourmet meal ready in under an hour, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes to create a well-rounded and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Sear the seasoned pork in a hot skillet until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- To make the sauce, melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard. Add chicken broth, salt, and pepper; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve sliced pork drizzled with sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg