This easy creamy mushroom pork tenderloin recipe has melt-in-your-mouth pork medallions smothered in a creamy garlic mushroom sauce.
Love mushrooms? Try my Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pork Chops, Creamy Mushroom Chicken or this Garlic Mushroom Pasta.
This recipe is crazy good... and super simple. I just love pork tenderloin. I think it's totally underrated. I find that most of the time people would rather choose chicken, while I'd choose pork over chicken most of the time. Unless it's fried chicken. 😛 Pork is flavorful (but still fairly mild as far as meats go), super easy to make, and did I mention tender?
This is another weeknight wonder that's tasty enough to serve for a more special occasion. All you need is 30 minutes for this easy pork recipe can be on your table. This is such a good sauce for pork tenderloin!
Recipe notes & tips:
- I like to add a little Dijon mustard to sauces to help build layers of flavor (so it's not just a heavy, one-dimensional cream sauce).
- Do not confuse pork loin with pork tenderloin (they're two separate cuts of meat). Tenderloins tend to be smaller (usually between 1-3 pounds). Loins take longer to cook.
- I used cremini mushrooms, but use whatever variety you prefer (white mushrooms would be fine, for example).
- You can swap the broth with wine. I suggest in the recipe to use a dry white wine or sherry, but marsala would work. Even red wine should be fine if you happen to have a bottle open.
- I love my cooking tongs - they're great for quickly turning meat when you're searing it.
- I used my trusty (and very affordable) 10.25" Lodge cast iron pan for this recipe.
- Cooking pork tenderloin is a fast process, so be sure not to overcook it (it'll be dry and leathery). Pork farming practices have changed, and pork is now safe to eat at 145F (a bit pink inside). Use an instant read meat thermometer if you have any doubts.
What to serve with mushroom pork tenderloin?
Try mashed potatoes, egg noodles (or another pasta), rice, or veggies.
Other pork tenderloin recipes to try:
- Easy Creamy Pork Marsala
- Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions
- Creamy Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
- Honey Garlic Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
Will you give this easy creamy mushroom pork tenderloin medallions recipe a try? Questions? Leave me a comment below and be sure to tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram.
Creamy Mushroom Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin cut into medallions
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 7 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- 1/4 cup chicken/beef broth or wine (dry white or sherry)
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
- Trim the excess fat off pork (if desired) and cut it into 1" medallions. Season each piece with salt & pepper.
- Add the oil and one tablespoon of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan warm up for a few minutes.
- Sear the pork for 3 minutes/side then transfer it to a plate.
- Add in the remaining 2 tbsp butter and once it melts, add in the mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the water has been released and cooked off.
- Stir in the garlic, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, and chicken broth. Let it bubble for about a minute.
- Add in the cream and let it bubble for about a minute.
- Add the pork back into the pan and let it cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the pork has cooked through and the sauce has reduced/thickened a bit. You may need to turn the heat down a bit so it doesn't boil furiously.
- Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Arthur Meakin (UK) says
Wow, great dish. We were going to do this for our friends but covid19 prevented them coming round and so we put half the pork in the freezer and had supper for two. Really simple, great instructions and very tasty. A 10/10 WINNER
Natasha says
I'm so happy that you enjoyed it, Arthur! Thanks for your review. 🙂
Della says
This was fantastic. I added some fresh peas for a little greenery. Delish
Natasha says
Wonderful!! Happy you enjoyed it. 😀
Kathy says
I made this for our evening meal today. Since it was the two of us, I used only one pork tenderloin and doubled up on the mushrooms and used wine instead of chicken broth and followed the recipe as instructed and served over egg noodles. I served it with roasted butternut squash from our garden and a cheesy cauliflower casserole…..my husband was a very happy man after our supper. Like other reviews, this recipe is a keeper and I will be making this again. We have enough left over for his lunch tomorrow
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Thrilled to hear you and your husband liked the recipe, Kathy! That meal sounds irresistible.
Valerie says
I use ghee instead of butter and do not use any other dairy products. Any suggestions on what I could use to replace the cream in this recipe? The recipe just looks so good and I would love to try it, even with substitutions.
Natasha says
Hmmm maybe a vegan whipping cream? I know Silk brand makes one. You could try coconut milk/cream, but that will definitely change the flavor. Let me know if you do try adapting it - I hope it works out. 🙂
Betsy. says
Very tasty...
I used red wine instead of broth. Next time I will add more wine and mustard for our taste buds. Served with mashed potatoes and steam brocolli.
Natasha says
So happy you enjoyed it, Betsy!!
Helen says
What do you recommend to thicken the sauce a bit?
Natasha says
I'd probably just let the sauce cook down for a bit longer (give it a few minutes' head start before adding the pork back in). Did you find it too thin? I used heavy cream and it thickened up for me quite fast.
christina says
turned out great! I added sliced onions when adding the mushrooms. I added flour before adding the heavy cream for a more gravy consistency. served over egg noodles with fresh out of the garden corn on the cob. I also tripled the recipe to ensure we had leftovers!
Natasha says
Fantastic! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Aileen says
It's a keeper. Easy and tasty.
Natasha says
Thank you, Aileen! 🙂
Ivana says
One word: excellent!
Natasha says
Thank you, Ivana! 😀
Betsy says
I find cream too rich. Can I replace with milk?
Natasha says
Hi Betsy... it'll alter the recipe a lot, and the sauce won't thicken up the same. You could do some experimenting... you may need to make a roux to give it a thicker consistency.
Elle says
I used half & half and added a sprinkle of flour to the mushrooms after they browned before adding the liquid, it worked great to compensate for the thinner dairy. This recipe is beautiful.
Natasha says
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Elle! 🙂
Michelle says
very tender! My family loved it. best tenderloin recipe i have tried so far. Thank you
Natasha says
Fantastic!! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it. 🙂
Clare johnson says
Enjoyed!
Natasha says
Thank you!!
Jennifer says
Another great recipe from Salt&Lavender. Since my husband and son love mashed potatoes, my husband made the garlic mashed potatoes (also on this website). The vegetable was steamed green beans. The Dijon mustard added great flavor to the sauce. Next time we will add rosemary to the sauce and possibly 1.5 the Dijon. Such a delicious, easy recipe that taste like we cooked all day. Thanks for your recipes!
Natasha says
Thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and that your husband made the mashed potatoes too. 🙂 You're very welcome!
Emma says
Absolutely beautiful dinner!!
Natasha says
Thank you!! So glad you liked it, Emma! 🙂
Stephanie says
I made this for dinner tonight, it was so good and easy!! Saved as a favorite recipe. I served it on noodles and asparagus.
Natasha says
Fabulous!! So glad you enjoyed it, Stephanie!
Julie says
This is absolutely delicious! So easy & so flavorful! Fast to make too! I added half an onion! (: Yummmm!
Natasha says
Yay!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂 Love onion... definitely a tasty addition.
Amy says
Made this for my family and it was amazing alongside mashed potatoes and peas! The prep is the most time consuming part it was so worth it!
Natasha says
That's awesome!! I'm so glad you liked it, Amy 😀
Mary Strasser says
This recipe was even better than the Lemon Chicken Orzo I made the night before. Hubby loved it too which is all important. Easy directions. I served the pork and gravy with mashed potatoes and green beans. Not only was it delicious, but it looked marvelous.
Natasha says
That makes me happy!! I'm so glad it was a hit! 🙂 Appreciate you taking the time to review my recipes, Mary.
Jaclyn Poundstone says
So tender and full of flavor absolutely delicious we did add some paprika with other seasoning and red pepper flakes at the end otherwise followed exactly my entire family loved it!
Natasha says
I'm so pleased everyone liked it! 😀