Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mustard-Lemon Pan Glaze & Quick Sautéed Broccolini
Juicy pork tenderloin with a quick, tangy-sweet pan glaze (mustard + lemon + honey), plus a fast sauté of broccolini. Not an apple-based pork dish, and not taco-style.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99 (sale)
- Broccolini 1 bunch $4.49
- Kroger® Fresh Lemons bag, 2 lb (use 1 lemon) 1 lemon $4.99
- Organic Green Onions (optional garnish) 1 green onion $2.19
- Pantry: Dijon mustard 1 1/2 tbsp —
- Pantry: honey (or brown sugar) 2 tsp —
- Pantry: olive oil 2 tbsp —
- Pantry: garlic 1 clove —
- Pantry: salt + black pepper to taste —
- Pantry: water or broth 1/3 cup —
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Prep pork: Pat tenderloin dry. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Sear (stove): Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high. Sear tenderloin 2–3 minutes per side until browned (8–10 minutes total).
- Roast (oven): Transfer skillet to oven and roast 10–14 minutes, until internal temp hits 145°F. Move pork to a plate and rest 5–10 minutes.
- Quick glaze (stove): While pork rests, return skillet to medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook 15 seconds. Add 1/3 cup water, 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon, 2 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Whisk and simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thick and glossy. Taste and adjust (more lemon for brightness, more honey to round it).
- Cook broccolini (stove): In another skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add broccolini with a pinch of salt and a splash of water; cover 2 minutes to steam. Uncover and cook 2–3 minutes more until tender with browned tips. Finish with a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve: Slice pork, spoon mustard-lemon glaze over. Serve with broccolini. Optional: top with thin-sliced green onion.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $12–16
Health notes: ~500–750 calories per serving depending on sides. Lean protein; broccolini adds fiber. Add a small portion of potatoes if you want more carbs.
Drink pairing: Medium-bodied whites or light reds—something with acidity to handle mustard and lemon.