Marry Me Pork Tenderloin
This 30-minute marry me pork tenderloin recipe is so juicy and tender! Swoon over the elegant, flavor-packed creamy tomato sauce that has fresh basil and parmesan.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes see note
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 small handful fresh basil chopped/torn
Instructions
- Trim excess fat and silver skin off the pork tenderloin and then cut into 1" thick rounds. Season with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is nice and hot, add the pork and cook for about 3-4 minutes/side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and lightly tent with foil to keep it warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium, and add the flour and garlic to the skillet. Let it cook for about a minute or so, stirring often.
- Pour in the wine and whisk it until the flour has dissolved. Let it bubble until the liquid has reduced by half.
- Stir in the cream, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for a few minutes until it's thickened to your preferred consistency.
- Turn the burner off and then stir in the parmesan and basil.
- Add the pork back to the skillet (and any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain them first. If they aren't already cut into small pieces/strips, I recommend chopping them.
- Pork is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 145F and slightly pink inside.
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 289mg | Potassium: 920mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1246IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg
