smothered pork tenderloin with onion gravy 😋
Here’s a full, detailed recipe you can follow.

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🍖 Smothered Pork Tenderloin with Onion Gravy

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pork:

• 1½–2 lbs pork tenderloin

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Onion Gravy:

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Season & Sear the Pork

1. Pat pork dry.

2. Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub all over pork.

3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Sear pork on all sides until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).

5. Remove and set aside.

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2️⃣ Make the Onion Gravy

1. In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil.

2. Add sliced onions and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until soft and caramelized.

3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

4. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (this thickens the gravy).

5. Slowly whisk in broth.

6. Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.

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3️⃣ Bake

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Place pork in a baking dish.

3. Pour onion gravy over the top.

4. Cover with foil and bake 25–35 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).

5. Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes

• Rice

• Buttered noodles

• Roasted vegetables

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🔥 Optional Add-Ins

• Mushrooms with the onions

• Splash of heavy cream for creamier gravy

• Dijon mustard (1 tsp) for deeper flavor

If you’d like, I can also give you:

• Slow cooker version

• Instant Pot version

• Creamy mushroom version

• Low-carb/keto version

Just tell me 😊