Pork Tenderloin With Merlot Mushrooms Recipe

Name: Pork Tenderloin With Merlot Mushrooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup merlot; For The Mushrooms; 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms or (8 ounce) package portabella mushrooms, halved; 2 teaspoons butter; reserved stock; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup merlot or 1/2 cup cabernet sauvignon wine; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 package pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup merlot
For The Mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms or (8 ounce) package portabella mushrooms, halved
2 teaspoons butter
reserved stock
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup merlot or 1/2 cup cabernet sauvignon wine
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

1
Rub the minced garlic into the tenderloins and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
2
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan and sear the tenderloins on both sides until browned.
3
Place tenderloins in a shallow baking pan and add the wine to the saute pan and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
4
Add the tbsp of butter and heat until just melted.
5
Pour the half of the sauce from the saute pan over the tenderloins, reserving the rest of the sauce for the mushrooms.
6
Bake the tenderloins at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
7
During the last 5 minutes of baking, heat 2 tsp butter and the reserved sauce in a saute pan.
8
Add 2 tsp minced garlic and the mushrooms and saute on high heat until golden brown.
9
Add the 1/2 cup Merlot and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
10
Season with the salt and pepper.
11
Serve the mushrooms on the side or slice the pork tenderloins and serve a small amount of the mushrooms on top the tenderloins.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Pork Tenderloin With Merlot Mushrooms falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pork Tenderloin With Merlot Mushrooms

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