Pan-seared pork loin with a mustard cream sauce
Pan-seared pork loin with a mustard cream sauce is a classic European-inspired main course featuring tender, juicy pork loin chops or medallions cooked to a golden crust and finished with a rich, tangy sauce made from cream and Dijon or whole-grain mustard. It typically includes ingredients like pork loin, butter or oil, heavy cream, mustard, garlic, and herbs such as thyme or rosemary, and is popular in French and German culinary traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the pork and fat from the cream sauce, with minimal carbohydrates unless served with sides like potatoes or bread. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, iron, and zinc, and ranges from about 400 to 600 calories depending on portion size and sauce richness.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 6 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Zinc | 3 mg |
Per 1 serving (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The mustard cream sauce not only adds a bold, creamy flavor but also reflects a common European technique of using dairy to balance and enhance savory meats, making it a comforting yet sophisticated choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
