Roast pork tenderloin

Pork tenderloin: a lean, tender cut, browned then roasted in the oven with a touch of honey and mustard. A simple, elegant dish, tender through the middle, ready in under 40 minutes.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 30 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Easy

Calculated per portion from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 267 kcal · 26 g protein · 5 g carbohydrate · 16 g fat

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 sprig of thyme
• salt pepper

Method

1. Brown the tenderloin on all sides.
2. Brush with honey and mustard, add the thyme.
3. Roast for 25 minutes at 180 °C, basting halfway through.
4. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutritional benefits

Pork tenderloin is one of the leanest cuts of pork: rich in high-quality protein and B vitamins, with little fat. Roasted in the oven with vegetables, it makes a balanced, filling meal. Gluten-free.

Variations and substitutions

• In a mustard and herb crust.
• With prunes.
• With curry and coconut milk.
• With roasted vegetables on the same tray.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 3 days and reheats gently; delicious cold in slices.

💡 Good to know

Do not overcook it: the tenderloin should stay slightly pink in the middle, otherwise it dries out. Let it rest before slicing to keep its juices.

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The foods in this recipe: pork · honey · mustard · olive oil · thyme.

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