Creamy Garlic Pork Tenderloin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
436 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Garlic Pork Tenderloin
Description
This Creamy Garlic Pork Tenderloin recipe begins by trimming and slicing pork tenderloin into one-inch rounds, which are seasoned with salt and black pepper then floured. The meat is pan-seared in olive oil and butter until golden on both sides. Separately, additional butter is melted to cook whole garlic cloves until lightly browned.
Chicken broth combined with lemon juice and garlic powder is added to the pan and reduced to concentrate the flavors. Heavy cream is stirred in to create a rich, creamy sauce that gently simmers with the pork slices, allowing them to finish cooking and soak in the sauce’s garlic flavor.
The final dish balances creamy and garlicky notes, with tender pork and caramelized garlic cloves offering texture. Chopped fresh parsley can be added for color and freshness.
Note that large garlic cloves can be halved to ensure even cooking. The method produces a sauce that is thick enough to coat the pork without overpowering the natural flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- flour for dredging
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 whole head garlic cloves peeled
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- parsley optional, to taste, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Trim off excess fat and silver skin and slice the pork tenderloin into 1" thick rounds. Generously season them with salt & pepper and coat them in the flour.
- Add the olive oil and half the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork (you may need to do this in batches) and cook for about 3 minutes/side or until lightly golden. Transfer the pork to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium (or even med-low if using cast iron), and add the remaining butter to the pan. Let it melt and then add the garlic cloves. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the garlic is lightly browned on the outside.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and garlic powder to the pan. Let it bubble for around 4 minutes or until the liquid is noticeably reduced.
- Stir in the cream and add the pork back into the pan. Let it cook until the sauce is reduced and the pork is cooked through (about 5 minutes). Sprinkle the parsley over top if using and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- If garlic cloves are large, cut them in half for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 517mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1052IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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