Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Herb Crust

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Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Herb Crust, plated and ready to serve

The pork tenderloin is one of the most underutilised cuts in the home cook’s repertoire — it is lean, quick-cooking, and takes to flavouring beautifully. The mustard-herb-almond crust creates a textural contrast and flavour impact far beyond its humble ingredients, roasted to perfect blush-pink and dripping with a quick pan-sauce reduction of unmatched elegance. The resulting pan sauce, made from the glorious roasting juices and a splash of cream, is so good it deserves its own course.

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Ingredients for Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Herb Crust

Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Herb Crust

Silky pork tenderloin encased in a fragrant crust of Dijon, fresh herbs, and toasted almonds.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 400g each)
  • 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 4 tbsp almond flour
  • 3 tbsp fresh herbs (rosemary thyme, parsley)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 100 ml dry white wine
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 200°C. Season tenderloins with salt and pepper.
  • Mix mustards, almond flour, herbs, garlic, and olive oil into a paste.
  • Sear tenderloins in ovenproof pan over high heat 2 min per side.
  • Spread mustard crust evenly over tenderloins. Roast 15–18 min to 63°C internal.
  • Rest 5 min. Deglaze pan with wine, add cream, reduce 3 min. Serve sauce alongside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 410kcal | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Pork tenderloin is the leanest cut of pork, with the highest protein-to-fat ratio of any common cut.
  • Rosemary contains rosmarinic acid and carnosol, compounds studied for their potential neuroprotective properties.
  • Dijon mustard contains allyl isothiocyanate, a compound studied for its antimicrobial properties.

Pairs Well With

  • Roasted White Asparagus with Prosciutto
  • Green Bean Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
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