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Creamy Pork Tenderloin

This creamy pork tenderloin recipe brings together smoky bacon and a rich cream sauce for a satisfying keto dinner. I’ve found it’s one of those effortlessly elegant dishes that tastes like a restaurant meal but comes together in under an hour. No complicated steps, just simple ingredients that let the pork shine.

15 min Prep time 35 min Cook time 50 min Total time 4 Servings 400 Calories
Creamy Pork Tenderloin

Ingredients

  • /2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • pound pork tenderloin
  • /2 teaspoon paprika
  • dash pepper
  • /4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Start by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat just until it begins to brown—it’ll finish in the oven. Drain off the fat and set the bacon aside. While that’s going, slice the pork tenderloin into 1½-inch thick medallions, then press each one lightly with your palm or a meat mallet to flatten just a bit. Season them on both sides with paprika, pepper, and a pinch of salt if you like. Arrange the pork in a single layer in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish, then scatter the bacon right over the top. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until the juices run clear when you pierce the meat. Now for the magic: pour the cream evenly over everything and slide it back into the oven for another 5–10 minutes. The cream will bubble and thicken slightly, turning into a velvety sauce that blankets the pork. I always spoon some of that sauce over the medallions before serving—it’s pure comfort on a plate.

Chef's Tip

For the best texture, don’t overcook the bacon in the skillet—leave it a little underdone so it stays chewy after baking. And if you want a slightly tangy note, stir a teaspoon of Dijon mustard into the cream before pouring it over.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave at 50% power to avoid separating the cream sauce.

Variation Tips

Serve over cauliflower mash to soak up the sauce, or pair with a crisp arugula salad for freshness. Swap pork for chicken breasts if preferred—just pound them to even thickness and adjust baking time to 20–25 minutes.

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