Dijon Pork Tenderloin
This Dijon pork tenderloin recipe is a quick and easy 30 minute meal that will liven up your weeknight dinner routine!
Servings: 4
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.