Pork Tenderloin (Creamy Mushroom)
Ingredients
Scaled from 4 4 servings (approx. 4 oz pork plus 1/4 of sauce per serving)
- 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
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence
- ¼ cup chicken/beef broth or wine (dry white or sherry)
- ¾ cup heavy/whipping cream
Instructions
-
Trim any excess fatand the silver skin (the tough part that may cover some of the tenderloin) 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.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 439 |
|---|---|
| Fat | 32 |
| Saturated fat | 19 |
| Trans fat | 0 |
| Unsaturated fat | 11 |
| Cholesterol | 138 |
| Sodium | 620 |
| Carbohydrates | 4 |
| Fiber | 1 |
| Sugar | 1 |
| Protein | 30 |