Go Back
–+ servings
French Pork Tenerloin being drizzled with red wine jus.

French Pork Tenderloin With Dijon Mustard Marinade

Pork tenderloin is a highly underrated cut of meat! Possibly due to incorrect cooking techniques, it has a bad reputation for being tough, dry and flavourless! Our French Pork Tenderloin will convince you that this lean pork recipe is not only easy to prepare, but is extremely delicious when done right! Marinated in tangy Dijon mustard mixture, pan-seared and roasted to perfection, this pork recipe will impress even the picky eaters!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 3 -4 people
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g pork tenderloin
  • 50 ml olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 garlic clove

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, or sealable container, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, finely chopped parsley, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic and salt and pepper. This is your French Pork Tenderloin Marinade.
  • ​Cut your pork tenderloin in half (or leave it whole) to ensure it fits into the pan you’ll use for pan-searing it.
  • Roll the pork in the marinade to completely coat it. Cover and leave in the fridge to infuse with flavours for 2-8 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C Fan.
  • Ideally, use an oven-proof large skillet to sear the meat. If you don’t have one, you will need to transfer the pork from the frying pan to an ovenproof dish.
  • Set the pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear for 1-2 minutes per side, until it is golden brown all over.
  • ​Transfer the pork to the preheated oven. Roast it for 15-20 minutes (the cooking time will highly depend on how thick your pork cut is). We recommend using an instant-read thermometer to judge when your pork is cooked – it should read 145°F (63°C).
  • Take the pork out of the oven and cover it with foil. Leave your French Pork Tenderloin to rest for 5 minutes before you slice it into portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 27gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 649mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
Keyword French Pork Fillet, French Pork Tenderloin, Marinade for Pork Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin With Dijon Marinade
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!