Description
A simple recipe for tender pork tenderloin with a savory pan gravy, perfect for any weeknight or special occasion. This recipe focuses on creating a juicy pork tenderloin and a flavorful gravy using the pan drippings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or up to 160°F (71°C) for medium.
- Remove the pork tenderloin from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board, tented with foil, for at least 5-10 minutes.
- While the pork rests, place the skillet back on the stovetop over medium heat. Add butter.
- Add the chopped shallot to the skillet and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the shallots and garlic, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and thyme leaves (if using). Continue to simmer and stir until the gravy thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the rested pork tenderloin and serve immediately with the hot gravy poured over it.
Notes
- Ensure your pork tenderloin is well-rested before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your desired level of doneness.
- If you don’t have beef broth, chicken broth or even water can be used, though beef broth provides the richest flavor for pork tenderloin gravy.
- For a smoother gravy, you can strain out the shallots and garlic after thickening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared and Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 oz pork + 1/4 cup gravy)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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