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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

March 5, 2018 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

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Today I have a delicious and easy pork tenderloin recipe, Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce, which is perfect for a family weeknight dinner, but equally perfect served as an elegant dinner party entrée.

Sliced Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce on a baking sheet garnished with parsley

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce is marinated overnight in a decadent marinade of bourbon, brown sugar and soy sauce and then roasted in the oven. The easy make-ahead, tangy, spicy mustard sauce is served on the side and ramps up the already unbelievable flavor.

I first tasted this flavorful pork tenderloin recipe at a recent Supper Club dinner hosted by friends Kerri and Rob Mohar. Kerri’s friend Kendell Christensen gave her the recipe, and she graciously agreed to share it so I could share it with you!

I love cooking pork tenderloins not only because the meat is moist and savory, but it is just as lean as a skinless chicken breast, and an excellent source of protein, thiamine, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and niacin!

Because pork tenderloin is so lean, it’s important not to overcook it. Pork tenderloin can quickly turn from succulent and flavorful to dry and chewy, so always use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.  Remove the pork from the oven when it registers 140°F to 145°F in the thickest part of the meat. It’s fine for the pork to be a little pink inside, as long as it has reached the correct temperature.

Although this delicious pork tenderloin entrée does have to marinate overnight, it only takes about 45 minutes to cook, and the mustard sauce can also be prepared up to 24 hours ahead of time.

If you like this recipe you might also enjoy these delicious and popular pork tenderloin recipes: Chili Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Apricot Glaze, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dark Cherry Sauce, Bacon and Mushroom Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Herb Crusted Roasted Pork Tenderloin, and Pork Tenderloin with Blackberry Sauce. 

How to make Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

To make the pork tenderloin marinade, mix the soy sauce, bourbon and brown sugar in a large ziplock bag and shake well. Add tenderloins and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.

Pork tenderloins marinating in a plastic storage bag for Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

To make the mustard sauce, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard* and sliced green onions to a medium size bowl and mix well. Stir to combine, cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Taste and add salt if necessary before serving. The mustard sauce is best if allowed to sit for at least 6-8 hours, or up to 24 hours before you serve it.

Mayonnaise, sour cream, scallions and mustard in a small bowl to make a mustard sauce for Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce

To prepare the pork tenderloins, preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Remove pork tenderloins from the marinade (reserve the marinade), and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.

Two Pork Tenderloins on a parchment lined baking sheet for Pork Tenderloins with Mustard Sauce

Add the reserved marinade to a small saucepan, heat over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute. Set aside.

Bake the tenderloins until a meat thermometer registers 140°F to 145°F in the thickest part of the meat, which should take about 45 minutes depending on the size of the tenderloins. Baste the tenderloins with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes while they are cooking.

When the tenderloins are done, remove from the oven, tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.

To serve, slice the tenderloins and serve with mustard sauce on the side. I served them with yellow rice and a tossed salad. Yum!

Optional: garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Sliced Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce garnished with parsley on a baking sheet

Notes: *The mustard sauce recipe as listed is pretty spicy. If you prefer less heat, simply decrease the amount of dry mustard you add.

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce Recipe
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce is an easy and healthy dinner entrée the whole family will love. In this recipe, the pork is marinated overnight in a decadent marinade of bourbon, brown sugar and soy sauce and then roasted in the oven. An easy make-ahead, mustard sauce is served on the side and completes this delicious dish.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Passive Time 24 hours
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 package pork tenderloins (2 tenderloins 1-1 1/2 pounds each)
Pork Tenderloin Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
Mustard Sauce Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp green onions or scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • Kosher salt to taste
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Passive Time 24 hours
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 package pork tenderloins (2 tenderloins 1-1 1/2 pounds each)
Pork Tenderloin Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
Mustard Sauce Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp green onions or scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • Kosher salt to taste
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Instructions
Pork Tenderloin Marinade Directions
  1. Mix the soy sauce, bourbon and brown sugar in a large ziplock bag and shake well. Add tenderloins and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Mustard Sauce Directions
  1. Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard* and sliced green onions to a medium size bowl and mix well. Stir to combine, cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. Taste and add salt if necessary before serving. The mustard sauce is best if allowed to sit for at least 6-8 hours, or up to 24 hours before you serve it.
Pork Tenderloin Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. Remove pork tenderloins from the marinade (reserve the marinade), and place on parchment lined cookie sheet.
  3. Add the reserved marinade to a small saucepan, heat over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute. Set aside.
  4. Bake the tenderloins until a meat thermometer registers 140°F to 145°F in the thickest part of the meat, which should take about 45 minutes depending on the size of the tenderloins. Baste the tenderloins with the reserved marinade every 15 minutes while they are cooking.
  5. When the tenderloins are done, remove from the oven, tent loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. To serve, slice the tenderloins and serve with mustard sauce on the side.
  7. Optional: garnish with chopped fresh parsley
Recipe Notes

Notes: *The mustard sauce recipe as listed is pretty spicy. If you prefer less heat, simply decrease the amount of dry mustard you add.

Nutrition Facts
Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin A 4%
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 3%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce is an easy and healthy dinner entrée the whole family will love. In this recipe, the pork is marinated overnight in a decadent marinade of bourbon, brown sugar and soy sauce and then baked in the oven. An easy make-ahead, mustard sauce is served on the side and completes this delicious dish.
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