Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

My favorite kinds of dinners are the ones that are easy and affordable yet taste like a million bucks. Enter Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce. Quick enough for a weeknight yet fancy enough for date night this pork tenderloin is a meal fit for any occasion and is ready in under 30 minutes.

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Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin

While the names are similar and they come from the same animal pork loin and pork tenderloin are not the same thing. Pork loin comes from the back of the pig and is a long thick cut most commonly used for pork chops. Other names for pork loin include center cut pork roast and pork loin center cut. 

The tenderloin is a small thin cut that runs alongside the pork loin. Pork tenderloins are also known as pork filet or pork tender (this is basically the porcine equivalent of filet mignon). Pork tenderloins are sold whole and weigh about one pound. Pork tenderloin can be cooked quickly,  usually seared and roasted before being sliced into medallions. 

Ingredients

• olive oil
• pork tenderloin
• garlic
• shallot
• cremini mushrooms
• white wine
• heavy cream
• thyme
• kosher salt
• pepper

Recipe Tips

• If the silverskin (a thick white band of connective tissue running down the side of your pork tenderloin) is present make sure to trim it off before slicing into medallions
• Use a large skillet to make this dish as overcrowding the pork medallions won’t allow them to brown as nicely during the initial cooking (I absolutely love this cast iron skillet and this stainless steel skillet).
• You can vary what mushrooms you use in this recipe. I use cremini since they are widely available but you can use white button mushrooms or a more unique mushroom like chanterelle or king trumpet.
• You can easily sub chicken broth for the white wine. Alternatively you can also use brandy, madeira, sherry or even whiskey for a different flavor.

What to serve with Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

The sauce with this dish is delicious and you want something to go with it so you can eat every last drop. I usually make this with mashed potatoes (like my Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes) though egg noodles, rice or orzo would also be delicious.

How to Make Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

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Flatten pork medallions with the palm of your and season each side with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pork tenderloin medallions to the pan and cook for3 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, sliced mushrooms, shallot and garlic to the pan and saute for 5-6 minutes. Add in wine and cook for 1 minute. Add in heavy cream and thyme and cook for 2 minutes. Return pork medallions to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes or until cream had reduced and thickened. Season with addition salt and pepper to taste and serve as desired.

If you like this pork tenderloin with creamy mushroom sauce be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!

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Chicken with Rice, Leeks and Mushrooms

Sauteed Kale and Mushrooms

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