This Dijon pork tenderloin recipe is a quick and easy 30 minute meal that will liven up your weeknight dinner routine!
At least I think it will. I mean maybe you cook fancy dinners all week, but I sure don't. I made this particular recipe for work lunches, actually.
I know I feel fancy when I'm standing by the microwave hoping no one is going to engage me in small talk, but someone inevitably does and I can answer the "so what's for lunch, Natasha?" question with "well, dear coworker, it's pork tenderloin in a creamy dijon sauce with jasmine rice, carrots, and corn" and then they're like "damn girl, you fancy."
We then both walk away with a satisfied feeling that only this recipe can give you. 😛
This Dijon pork recipe is really easy to make. You just sauté the shallot then add the pork and cook it for a few minutes. Take the pork out of the pan, then add the thyme, mustard, and chicken broth, followed by the cream. Add the pork back in, and soon you'll have dinner on the table!
Love easy pork tenderloin recipes? You may also like my creamy balsamic pork recipe, my Instant Pot pork tenderloin, or my creamy pork tenderloin medallions.
I hope you'll enjoy this easy pork tenderloin in a Dijon mustard sauce!
Dijon Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot chopped finely
- Garlic powder
- 3 dashes dried thyme
- 3 heaping tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop shallot finely.
- Trim off any excess fat and cut tenderloin into 1/2 inch medallions.
- Warm olive oil on medium heat in a skillet. Add shallots and cook for a few minutes, taking care they do not burn.
- Season pork with salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of garlic powder. Add to skillet and cook for a few minutes per side. Remove pork to a plate and set aside.
- Add thyme, mustard, and chicken broth to pan. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring several times. Add in the cream. Stir until mixture is consistent.
- Add pork (and juices) back into the pan, and cook for about 10 minutes until pork is cooked through and sauce has reduced a bit. If needed, add salt and pepper.
Notes
- If you don't want to use chicken broth, use water + a small bouillon cube instead.
Helga says
My problems is making food that my son ears and this one I was little bit hesitant about because he doesn't like mustard, but he couldn't stop eating 👏👏👏👏😁😁😁😁
Natasha says
That's great, Helga! 😀
Anita says
Love this recipe, was yummy and very easy to make! And I’m not a mustard fan so I was hesitant but my hubby loves mustard and that’s why I thought I’d give it a whirl. Glad I did.
Another meal gets an A+ 🤗
Natasha says
Thanks so much for your sweet comment! I'm glad this recipe worked out too. 🙂
Beth says
Damn girl, you fancy! 😉 Love it! I'm all in favour of recipes that provoke this reaction!!
Natasha says
Muahahahhaa
Liz @ Teta Lizza's Kitchen says
Damn girl, you fancy! I love this recipe. I have been bathing my chicken in dijon for ages and I never thought to shift it to pork! PS - Have you tried Maille's Au Vin Blanc (White Wine) dijon mustard? It's amazing and adds a little something extra to every dish. Great recipe!
Natasha says
Thanks Liz 🙂 Hmm I've seen it and actually looked at it in the store but never bought it. I think I will!
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
I'm really loving the mustard sauce on this dish - it looks so rich and creamy. Btw, I like your CB plate 😉
Natasha says
Thanks!! Haha good eye!!
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
This looks so good. Sauces made with dijon mustard are A++ in my book.
And lunchtime envy from co-workers is sooo satisfying.
Natasha says
Thank you! Totally agree with you 😉
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Haha, I like your work small talk. It's always nice to impress your coworkers with fancy pants meals. Also I love that this is so quick and easy! Perfect weeknight meal!
Natasha says
Hehe thanks 🙂