Honey Mustard 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
277 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin
Description
The Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin recipe involves trimming and slicing pork into medallions, seasoning them, then quickly searing until golden brown. The sauce integrates honey and Dijon mustard, which contributes a sharpness that offsets the honey’s sweetness, balanced by chicken broth and thickened with cornstarch. Cooking the pork in the sauce at medium-low heat finishes it and develops a shiny coating.
This method yields pork pieces with a caramelized exterior and a tender, moist center, enveloped in a glossy, slightly sweet, tangy sauce. The olive oil and butter used for searing add richness and a subtle depth to the flavor. Optional parsley adds a fresh herbal note.
Serve this pork tenderloin with grains or vegetables to complement the sauce’s lively profile. The recipe also advises seasoning adjustments and mustard swaps depending on palate preferences.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard see note
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- parsley optional, to taste, chopped
Instructions
- Trim any fat and silver skin off the pork tenderloin and then cut into 3/4" thick medallions. Season them with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together (honey, Dijon, chicken broth, cornstarch).
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the pork (you may need to do this in batches so as not to crowd the pan) and cook for about 3 minutes/side until golden.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for another 1-3 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Sprinkle parsley over top if using and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.
Notes
- Dijon mustard provides a sharpness that balances honey’s sweetness; substitute other mustards cautiously.
- Season pork medallions with garlic powder and salt and pepper before cooking for better flavor.
- Cook pork in batches if necessary to avoid crowding and ensure a golden crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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