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Pork Tenderloin with Savory Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Savory Sauce

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Marinating Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
Author: Susan
Calories: 277kcal
Servings: 6 people
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An easy, delicious pork tenderloin recipe that comes out flavorful, tender, and juicy.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1-2 pounds pork tenderloin

Marinade

  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled

Savory Pan Sauce

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons reserved marinade

Instructions

  • Squeeze the juice from the lemon. Place the juice and all other marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  • Pour marinade over pork tenderloin and marinate in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours
  • When you're ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, remove tenderloin from marinade and sear 2-3 minutes on each side. (Do not discard marinade)
  • Place tenderloin in baking dish, uncovered, in the oven and cook for 30-40 minutes. The internal temperature should be 145 degrees.
  • In the skillet where you browned the meat, add the chicken broth and 3 tbsp of marinade. (The rest of the marinade can now be discarded)
  • While it heats, use a spatula to scrape of any remaining browned pieces of meat from the skillet. Bring to a boil.
  • Boil for 3-4 minutes until reduced to a thicker sauce.
  • Remove from heat and add butter, and stir until melted and combined
  • Slice tenderloin against the grain and serve with sauce poured over it or on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg