Paula Deen Pork Tenderloin Recipe
If you want a hearty, flavorful meal, try this. The Paula Deen Pork Tenderloin Recipe is easy and delicious. It uses simple ingredients you likely have at home.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin.
- Mix paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Rub spice mixture evenly over pork.
- Heat olive oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork on all sides until golden brown (3–4 minutes per side).
- Mix chicken broth, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Pour mixture over pork in skillet.
- Transfer skillet to oven and roast 15–20 minutes.
- Use meat thermometer: pork should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven, cover with foil, and rest 5 minutes.
- Slice pork tenderloin and serve with pan sauce.
Notes
- Always let pork rest before slicing.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
- Sear meat first for extra flavor.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Brush pan sauce over slices for richness.