Creamy Mushroom Pork Tenderloin
This creamy mushroom pork tenderloin recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth pork medallions in a rich garlic mushroom sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 500 g Pork Tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 300 g Cremini Mushrooms Sliced
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 Shallots Chopped
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 250 ml Chicken Broth
- 300 ml Heavy Cream or Whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork tenderloin, season with salt and black pepper, and sear on all sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter and add the chopped shallot. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes until the shallot softens. Stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sauté for about 4 minutes, letting them turn golden and release their flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and continue simmering gently for another 2 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Slice the pork, return it to the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and the pork is cooked through.
- Serve with the creamy mushroom sauce and boiled potatoes.
Notes
Rest the Pork Before Slicing: I always let the pork sit for a few minutes before slicing so the juices stay inside.
Browning the Mushrooms: I find they brown best when I leave them alone in the pan instead of stirring too much.
Creamy Consistency: I like to simmer just until the sauce lightly coats the back of a spoon; it feels perfectly silky.
Nutrition
Calories: 1080kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 64g | Fat: 83g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 367mg | Sodium: 1529mg | Potassium: 2043mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2581IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 4mg
