smothered pork tenderloin with onion gravy 😋
Here’s a full, detailed recipe you can follow.
🍖 Smothered Pork Tenderloin with Onion Gravy
🛒 Ingredients
For the Pork:
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1½–2 lbs pork tenderloin
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp olive oil
For the Onion Gravy:
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2 large onions, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Sear the Pork
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Pat pork dry.
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Mix salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Rub all over pork.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear pork on all sides until golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
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Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Onion Gravy
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In the same skillet, add butter and olive oil.
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Add sliced onions and cook on medium heat for 10–15 minutes until soft and caramelized.
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Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
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Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes (this thickens the gravy).
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Slowly whisk in broth.
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Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
3️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place pork in a baking dish.
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Pour onion gravy over the top.
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Cover with foil and bake 25–35 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 145°F (63°C).
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Mashed potatoes
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Rice
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Buttered noodles
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Roasted vegetables
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
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Mushrooms with the onions
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Splash of heavy cream for creamier gravy
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Dijon mustard (1 tsp) for deeper flavor
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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Slow cooker version
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Instant Pot version
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Creamy mushroom version
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Low-carb/keto version
Just tell me 😊