Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce
Juicy grilled pork tenderloin served with a savory, creamy Dijon and whole-grain mustard sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the grill for medium heat and clean the cooking grate.
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Step 2
Pat the pork dry, then coat it evenly with the olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 3
Grill the seasoned pork over medium heat with the lid closed, turning every 4 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 63°C.
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Step 4
Transfer the pork to a clean cutting board and let it rest while the sauce is prepared.
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Step 5
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened.
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Step 6
Add the garlic and thyme, then cook until fragrant.
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Step 7
Pour in the chicken stock and simmer over medium heat until reduced by about half.
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Step 8
Reduce to low heat and whisk in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and whole-grain mustard. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
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Step 9
Remove the sauce from the heat and whisk in the apple cider vinegar.
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Step 10
Slice the rested pork across the grain and serve it with the warm mustard sauce.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: moderate
Prevent cross-contamination between raw and cooked pork. Cook each tenderloin to at least 63°C in its thickest part and allow it to rest before slicing. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- handling raw pork
- outdoor or high-heat grilling
- hot cream sauce