Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Cream Sauce
Juicy and flavorful oven-baked pork tenderloin paired with a creamy Dijon sauce for an easy yet elegant meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the Pork Tenderloin
- 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
For the Dijon Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
For the Pork Tenderloin
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rub the pork tenderloin with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Place on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
For the Dijon Cream Sauce
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon mustard, heavy cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Drizzle over sliced pork tenderloin and garnish with parsley.