Pan Fried Pork Tenderloin in Garlic Sauce (Paleo, Whole30)
Delicious and easy garlic pork tenderloin that’s so quick, pan fried on a skillet. The thick sauce is savory and addicting, and you’ll want to put it on everything!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pork tenderloin 1-1½ lb
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ghee plus more if needed (or your favorite cooking oil)
Garlic Sauce
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/2 cup bone broth or chicken broth
- OPTIONAL: 1-2 tsp maple syrup omit for Whole30
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp arrowroot starch
- 4 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Slice pork tenderloin into 1/2 inch medallions, then season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together all ingredients for the garlic sauce, EXCEPT garlic. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Once sizzling hot, add seasoned pork medallions in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
- Another more ghee to the pan, if needed, then add garlic.
- Stir for 1 minute until fragrant, then pour in the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Add the pork back in the skillet for 1 minute until warmed through, spooning the sauce over the meat.
- Remove from heat and serve warm.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 4 | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 557mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 2mg