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Pork Tenderloin with vegetables and couscous on a plate

Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin

Tender and delicious pork tenderloin cooked in a baslamic sauce is a delicious and elegant dinner that takes less than an hour to make.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dutch Oven Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Anne Lawton
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound pork tenderloin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon herbs de provence
  • 1/4 t teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: measure the spices, vinegar and broth. Chop the onions, slice the mushrooms. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees f. Trim any sliver skin off of the tenderloin.
  • Mix the herbs de Provence, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper together in a small bowl. Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel and use spoon or offset spatula to rub the meat with the seasoning.
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon herbs de provence, 1/4 t teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Heat the olive oil in a dutch oven over medium to high heat. Once the oil is hot, place the spice covered pork tenderloin into the hot dutch oven. Cook for about 3 minutes until the underside starts to turn golden- brown. Flip the meat over and add the chopped onions.
    1 pound pork tenderloin, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Reduce the heat to medium heat and add the mushrooms; cook until the mushrooms and onions start to soften.
    8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • In a small bowl or jar, combine the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth and mustard. Pour it over the meat in the dutch oven.
    1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Cover the dutch oven and place it in the center rack in a preheated oven and cook for 15 to 20 minutes; the internal temperature should be 145 degrees f

Notes

This recipe is perfect for serving 2 with one extra helping of leftovers. Nutrition facts are based on 3 servings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 5ounces | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 458mg | Potassium: 1413mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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