Roast Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• salt and black pepper ( to taste)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic (minced )
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves (or two sprigs fresh thyme)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

2. 2

   Combine dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl. Brush over pork tenderloin and season with salt & pepper.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown the pork evenly, about 2-3 minutes per side, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cook 18-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads an internal temperature of 145° F.

4. 4

   While pork is cooking, add butter and garlic to the same pan and cook 1 minute or until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits.

5. 5

   Stir in cream, mustard powder, dijon mustard, and thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat.

6. 6

   Remove pork from the oven and rest for 5 minutes. Slice and serve with mustard sauce.