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    Published: Apr 3, 2019 · Last Updated: Mar 2, 2022 by Kyndra Holley

    Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce

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    This Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. It is rich and flavorful, and comes together in no time.
    Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce | Peace Love and Low Carb
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    This Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. It is rich and flavorful, and comes together in no time.

    This Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is loaded with flavor. Perfectly seasoned and seared pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions and topped with a rich sour cream dill sauce. It's the perfect one pot keto recipe.

    a blue serving tray with pork tenderloin medallions, topped with a creamy sauce and fresh dill
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    Ingredients in Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce
    Ingredient Notes
    How to Make the Best Pork Tenderloin Recipe
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    What part of the pig does pork tenderloin come from?
    How to cook pork tenderloin
    What to do with leftover pork tenderloin
    Keto Side Dish Recipes
    Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce

    Ingredients in Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce

    ingredients to make pork tenderloin with creamy dill sauce - pork, sour cream, dill, olive oil garlic, chicken stock

    Ingredient Notes

    • Pork tenderloin: For this pork tenderloin recipe, you will need 2 pounds of pork tenderloin. You can also make this with pork chops. It is also delicious made with chicken. (More Keto Pork Recipes)
    • Chicken stock: The base of the sauce is chicken stock. Deglazing the pan with the chicken stock and scraping up and mixing in the bits at the bottom of the pan create depth of flavor.
    • Sour cream: The sour creams add a bright creaminess to the sauce. If you do not have sour cream on hand or do not like it, you can use ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard.

    The star of this pork tenderloin recipe is the sauce. Like all the other good keto sauces, this one is on the fatty side, which is great because pork tenderloin is on the leaner side. This creamy dill sauce starts with leftover juices and crispy pork remnants straight from the skillet, plus chicken stock, sour cream, dill and minced garlic. The result is a creamy, savory sauce, full of flavor. I like to plate the pork, drizzle the sauce over top, and garnish with a bit of fresh dill to really brighten up the flavor.

    How to Make the Best Pork Tenderloin Recipe

    four raw pork tenderloins seasoned with salt and pepper, lined on parchment paper

    STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Generously season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper on all sides. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large or over-size oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat.

    a cast iron skillet with 4 seared pork tenderloins, seasoned with a dry rub

    STEP 2: Add the pork tenderloins to the pan, one at a time if necessary, and pan-sear until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork to a plate to rest.

    A cast iron skillet full of creamy sour cream dill sauce served on a wooden tray

    STEP 3: To the same skillet, over medium heat, add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan and using a rubber spatula, scrape up and mix in any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the sour cream, dill, salt and garlic to the pan and mix to combine. Simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened.

    a blue serving tray with pork tenderloin medallions, topped with a creamy sauce and fresh dill

    STEP 4: Slice the pork tenderloin and place on a platter. Serve with the sauce on top or on the size. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired

    Recipe Tips and Variations

    • Storage: Store leftover Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    • Reheating: I recommend reheating this in a pan on the stove top. Alternatively you can reheat it in the microwave.
    • Keto meal prep: This is the perfect easy keto recipe for meal prep. It reheats well and the sauce just gets better as the day go on. If you are making this for meal prep, I recommend slightly undercooking the pork so that it does not dry out when you reheat it.
    • Use chicken: This recipe is also really delicious made with chicken. (More Keto Chicken Recipes)
    • Sauce substitutions: If you do not have sour cream on hand or do not care for it, you can use ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons of dijon mustard.
    • Make it dairy free: To make the creamy dill sauce dairy free, you can substitute full fat coconut milk yogurt or almond milk yogurt.
    • Top it with gremolata: This pan seared pork tenderloin is also delicious topped with this Horseradish Gremolata in place of or in addition to the sauce.

    What part of the pig does pork tenderloin come from?

    Pork tenderloin is basically pork filet. It comes from the most tender part of the pig: the area between the shoulder and back legs. Much like chicken breast, pork tenderloin is a leaner cut, with 3 grams of fat in a 3 ounce serving. Because pork tenderloin is so lean, it can be very easy to overcook, which is why I like to sear it first and finish in the oven.

    How to cook pork tenderloin

    For the best pork tenderloin recipe, you want to generously season the pork with salt and pepper. Next, heat the skillet with olive oil and butter to medium-high heat, then sear the pork to get it crispy and golden on the outside. Then you'll pop the tenderloin in the oven for no more than 10 minutes. When it's done, let the pork rest to really seal in all the juices. This is really important -- if you cut the pork before it rests, it'll lose all the natural moisture.

    What to do with leftover pork tenderloin

    I like to chop up the leftover pork tenderloin and use it in a breakfast scramble or frittata. It is also delicious reheated with some blackened seasoning and served as the protein on a big fat salad.

    a blue serving tray with pork tenderloin medallions, topped with a creamy sauce and fresh dill

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    Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce


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    4.8 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Diet: Diabetic
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    This Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Dill Sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is loaded with flavor. Perfectly seasoned and seared pork tenderloin, sliced into medallions and topped with a rich sour cream dill sauce. It's the perfect one pot keto recipe.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 pounds pork tenderloin (I get my heritage breed pork here)
    • sea salt and ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup chicken stock
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, more for garnish
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste (this is the only salt I use) code PEACE for 20% off
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
    2. Generously season the pork with salt and pepper on all sides.
    3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large or over-size oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork tenderloins to the pan, one at a time if necessary, and pan-sear until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
    4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
    5. Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork to a plate to rest.
    6. To the same skillet, over medium heat, add the chicken stock to deglaze the pan and using a rubber spatula, scrape up and mix in any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.
    7. Add the sour cream, dill, salt and garlic to the pan and mix to combine. Simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce has thickened.
    8. Slice the pork tenderloin and place on a platter. Serve with the sauce on top or on the size. Garnish with fresh dill, if desired

    Notes

    • Net Carbs Per Serving: 1.9g
    • Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
    • Reheating: I recommend reheating this in a pan on the stove top. You may need to add a splash of heavy cream or chicken stock to the sauce to bring it back to life. 
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Category: Pork Recipes
    • Method: Searing
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Calories: 371
    • Fat: 17.4g
    • Carbohydrates: 2.1g
    • Fiber: .2g
    • Protein: 49

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    1. Amy Q` says

      March 05, 2024 at 3:36 pm

      LOVE this recipe! So easy and flavorful. I even spoon the sauce over potatoes.

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    2. Crystal D says

      March 09, 2022 at 4:56 pm

      This recipe is PHENOMENAL. I have never been successful cooking pork tenderloin. I always overcook it and it’s dry and gross.
      This pork turned out SO Juicy! My son asked if it was dry - took a bite and juices literally ran down his face lol! And the sauce - oh my!! I unfortunately had to use dry dill but I know it would elevate it even more using fresh!
      Thanks for sharing this - it will be a new favourite in my home!

      Reply
    3. Kathy says

      March 07, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      Just made this tonight and it was fantastic! Definitely a keeper.

      Reply
    4. Nicole says

      March 07, 2022 at 3:51 pm

      Amazing! Bear sauce ever!

      Reply
    5. Angela T says

      August 23, 2021 at 9:41 am

      This is now one of my go to recipes I use often. So quick & easy and looks and tastes elegant enough for company as well. I serve with mashed cauliflower and use sauce on those also.

      Reply
    6. Marj J says

      August 12, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      This was delicious! I modified it alittle so I could grill it. I spread Dijon mustard all over the tenderloin and let it rest for 45 minutes to come to room temp... grilled it and I made the sauce on the stove.

      Reply
    7. April says

      October 28, 2019 at 1:31 am

      We absolutely love this recipe. My only question is am I the only one who has to double the oven time to cook the pork all the way through? It’s never done after the 20 total minutes of cooking.

      Reply
    8. beth lancaster says

      May 21, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      I made this and it was very good! I substituted plain yogurt for the sour cream and the sauce never became "creamy". Is it because I used yogurt instead of sour cream?

      Reply
    9. Karen says

      May 17, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Do you think dried dill would work in this recipe, using 1/3 of the amount called for? Or is fresh the way to go?

      Reply
    10. Cindy says

      May 02, 2019 at 1:42 pm

      This recipe is perfection! ❤

      Reply

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