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    Home » Main Course Recipes » Pork and Ham Recipes

    Published: Oct 27, 2019 · Modified: Oct 13, 2024 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Bourbon Gravy

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    With only a few minutes of prep, this easy to make pork tenderloin with mushroom bourbon gravy is impressive enough to even serve guests, but without any stress OR fuss.

    Vertical photo of a sliced pork tenderloin on a plate smothered with mushroom gravy and garnished with parsley.

    I specialize in easy pork tenderloin recipes. The following are some of my favorites that I hope will soon become your favorites too: Skillet Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Onions, Lime Marinated Mexican Pork Tenderloin Tacos, and last, but certainly not least, Pineapple Pork Tenderloin.

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    • The easy ingredient list:
    • Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
    • How this recipe came to be:
    • What is the proper temperature for cooked pork?
    • Can other mushrooms be used for the gravy, or even left out altogether?
    • How to make Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Bourbon Gravy:
    • Make it a complete meal:
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    The easy ingredient list:

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    • Pork Tenderloin
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Butter
    • Onion
    • Baby Bella Mushrooms (cremini)
    • Olive Oil
    • Flour
    • Beef Stock
    • Bourbon

    Kitchen tools and equipment needed:

    • Rectangle Baking Dish
    • Olive Oil Spray
    • Large Skillet
    • Mushroom Brush or Paper Towel
    • Cutting Board
    • Chef's Knife
    • Meat Thermometer
    • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
    • Bench Scraper (optional)
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • Serving Platter
    • Gravy Boat

    How this recipe came to be:

    Oddly enough this recipe for pork tenderloin with mushroom gravy was inspired by a puzzle on the game show Wheel of Fortune.

    Sometimes you just never know where your very best inspiration will be coming from next! LOL!

    What is the proper temperature for cooked pork?

    There seems to be some debate as to what the proper internal temperature for cooked pork should be. But now because of safer animal health and inspection practices, thankfully, that is changing over time.

    Years ago, when people were afraid of contracting trichinosis from eating undercooked pork, pork was to be cooked to an internal temperature of 160-degrees, leaving it white, dry, and completely tasteless.

    These days, the safe and proper internal temperature for pork products such as roasts and tenderloins (as recommended by the USDA and The National Pork Board) is 145-degrees Fahrenheit (still slightly pink in color), followed by a three-minute rest before consuming.

    This lower internal temperature ensures a more tender and flavorful pork product and a much more enjoyable eating experience.

    *Note - ground pork, however, should still be cooked until no signs of pink appear, and a temperature of 160-degrees.

    A chart for internal cooking temperatures for pork.
    Perfectly cooked pork tenderloin slices on a platter.

    Can other mushrooms be used for the gravy, or even left out altogether?

    Sure. If you're not a fan of mushrooms, feel free to leave them out entirely.

    Make the roux (cooked flour and butter) in the skillet, but without the mushrooms. Add the stock, and bourbon, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to thicken.

    Any mushrooms that are your favorite will work in this recipe. Go wild and have fun!

    How to make Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Bourbon Gravy:

    • Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
    • Place the pork tenderloin in the baking dish which has been sprayed with olive oil spray.
    • Season the pork liberally with salt and pepper.
    • Place the tenderloin in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet.
    • Add the chopped onions and sliced mushrooms.
    • Sautee over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add extra virgin olive oil to the skillet and stir.
    Pork tenderloin in a glass baking dish.
    Chopped onions on a cutting board.
    Melted butter in a skillet.
    Melted butter and onions in a skillet.
    Sliced mushrooms on a cutting board.
    Olive oil being added to mushrooms in a skillet.
    Sauteing mushrooms in a skillet.
    Flour and mushrooms in a skillet.
    Mushrooms in a skillet to make gravy.
    • Cook and stir the mushrooms and onion an additional 2-3 minutes.
    • Add flour to the skillet and stir to coat. Cook an additional 1 minute.
    • Season the mushrooms and onions with a touch of salt and pepper.
    • Add the beef stock to the pan and stir well.
    • Cook, stirring occasionally until the gravy begins to thicken (approximately 5 minutes).
    • Turn off the heat and stir the bourbon into the skillet. Stir well.
    • Turn the heat back to medium and continue cooking the gravy an additional 2-3 minutes.
    Beef stock being added to mushroom gravy.
    Mushroom gravy in the making.
    Mushroom gravy in a skillet.
    Bourbon being added to mushroom gravy.
    Mushroom Bourbon Gravy in a skillet.
    Slices of pork tenderloin on a platter with mushroom gravy.
    • Remove the pork from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
    • Slice the pork tenderloin and place on a platter.
    • Spoon the mushroom bourbon gravy liberally over the pork and garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
    • Serve the pork tenderloin with additional mushroom bourbon gravy, if desired.
    Overhead photo of a pork tenderloin on an oval platter covered with mushroom gravy, with a gravy boat and a glass of bourbon.

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    Sliced Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Bourbon Gravy on a platter.

    Pork Tenderloin with Mushroom Bourbon Gravy

    Renee Goerger
    With only a few minutes of prep, this easy to make pork tenderloin with mushroom bourbon gravy is impressive enough even to serve guests, but without any stress or fuss.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Pork
    Servings 8
    Calories 139 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 2 - 2½ pound Pork Tenderloin
    • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup finely minced onion
    • 1 pint cremini mushrooms baby bella, cleaned and sliced
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups beef stock
    • ¼ cup bourbon
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Place the pork tenderloin in a baking dish that has been sprayed with olive oil spray.
    • Season the pork with salt and pepper.
    • Roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reaches 140-degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Meanwhile, melt the butter over medium heat in a large skillet.
    • Add the onions, olive oil, and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally for approximately 4-5 minutes.
    • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring occasionally for an additional 1-2 minutes.
    • Add the beef stock, and increase the heat to medium-high, stirring occasionally as the gravy thickens.
    • Turn off the heat and add the bourbon. Stir well.
    • Return the gravy to the heat, stirring well, and heat through.
    • When the pork has reached an internal temperature of 145-degrees, remove it from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
    • Slice the pork and place on a platter.
    • Spoon the mushroom bourbon gravy over the sliced pork and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 742mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 133IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's delicious pork tenderloin recipe with bourbon mushroom gravy as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!!

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    1. Denay DeGuzman says

      October 27, 2019 at 11:16 am

      Another must-make recipe! This beautiful pork tenderloin with scrumptious gravy is excellent! My sister-in-law asked for the recipe.

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      • Renée says

        October 28, 2019 at 7:09 am

        Awesome! Glad your family enjoyed it, Denay!

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      • Karen says

        March 07, 2024 at 10:17 pm

        what can I use in place of the liquor?? As I'm a recovered alcoholic and use NO LIQUOR OF ANY KIND.

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        • Renée says

          March 08, 2024 at 7:39 am

          Hi, Karen!
          Congratulations on your sobriety!
          Feel free to either leave the brandy out totally or replace it with apple juice, apple cider, or even pear juice. Those are all tasty substitutions.
          I hope this helps.
          Take good care,
          Renee

    2. Milisa says

      October 27, 2019 at 9:51 am

      Amazing dinner. So simple to prepare and the flavors are outstanding. We will be making this again and again.

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      • Renée says

        October 28, 2019 at 7:09 am

        Glad to hear it, Milisa! Thanks!!

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