Seared Pork Tenderloins with Blue Cheese Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with these juicy and flavorful Seared Pork Tenderloins with Blue Cheese Sauce—a dish that combines the savory tenderness of perfectly cooked pork with the rich, creamy decadence of a blue cheese-infused sauce. This gourmet recipe starts with golden-seared, seasoned pork tenderloins that are finished to perfection in a skillet. The star of the dish, a velvety blue cheese sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, and crumbled blue cheese, adds a luxurious touch while capturing the browned bits from the pan for maximum flavor. Garnished with fresh parsley for a bright, herby finish, this dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad. Ready in just 40 minutes and perfect for four servings, this recipe is ideal for both weeknight indulgence and dinner party wow-factor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Pork tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Remove any silver skin from the pork tenderloins and pat them dry with paper towels.
Season the tenderloins evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, sear the pork tenderloins on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Lower the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Continue cooking the pork, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 10-12 minutes. Remove the pork from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board, tented with foil.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
Whisk in the heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for added flavor.
Add the crumbled blue cheese to the sauce and stir until it is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.
Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Slice the rested pork tenderloins into medallions and arrange them on a serving plate.
Drizzle the blue cheese sauce over the pork and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.1 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.6 g | 493% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1054 mg | 351% | |
| Sodium | 4724 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 263.4 g | 527% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 717 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 4286 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
