🍖✨ Herb-Crusted Roast Pork Tenderloin with Baby Potatoes

✨ Overview

This dish is a clean, elegant roast pork plate featuring:

• Juicy pork tenderloin with a herb-spice crust
• Golden baby potatoes soaked in pan juices
• A light savory glaze/sauce tying everything together

👉 It’s refined but still comforting—perfect for both home cooking and upscale menus.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

🍖 Pork Tenderloin

• 1 pork tenderloin (500–700g)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp mustard (Dijon preferred)
• Mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
• Garlic (minced)
• Olive oil

🥔 Baby Potatoes

• Baby potatoes (halved)
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Optional: garlic + rosemary

🍯 Pan Sauce

• Pan drippings
• 100ml chicken stock
• 1 tsp mustard
• Butter

🔥 Instructions

🍖 Step 1: Prepare Pork

• Pat dry → season well
• Rub with mustard
• Coat with herbs + garlic

👉 This creates a flavorful crust

🔥 Step 2: Sear

• Sear pork on all sides until golden

👉 Locks in juices

🔥 Step 3: Roast

• Transfer to oven at 180°C (356°F)
• Roast 18–25 minutes

👉 Internal temp: ~63°C (145°F)

• Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing

🥔 Step 4: Potatoes

• Toss with oil + salt
• Roast alongside pork or separately
• Cook until golden and tender

🍯 Step 5: Pan Sauce

• Deglaze pan with stock
• Add mustard
• Finish with butter

👉 Smooth, slightly tangy sauce

🎨 Plating (like the image)

• Slice pork into even medallions
• Arrange in a slight curve or line
• Place potatoes around
• Spoon sauce generously
• Garnish with herbs

👉 Clean, balanced, not overcrowded

💥 Flavor Profile

• Pork: tender, juicy, herbaceous
• Crust: slightly crispy, aromatic
• Potatoes: buttery, earthy
• Sauce: savory with light tang

👉 Balanced and not overly heavy

⚡ Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook pork → keep it slightly pink inside
• Let meat rest → retains moisture
• Use mustard as base → helps herbs stick + boosts flavor
• Slice evenly for professional look

💰 Menu Potential

• Pork tenderloin = affordable but premium feel
• Easy to plate → visually appealing
• Works for: European menu, modern casual dining