Pork tenderloin, marinated in tangy buttermilk, breaded with panko, and baked in the oven.

Serve this recipe with a Dijon mustard cream sauce.

We serve the tenderloin with a sauce made with shallots, cream, and Dijon.

Tangy Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin

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Add the pork tenderloin to the marinade.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to overnight.

Easy Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin

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Remove the pork tenderloin from the refrigerator an hour before you intend to cook it.

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and place a baking rack or roasting rack over it.

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Heat a thick-bottomed saute pan on medium-high heat.

Add the panko breadcrumbs to the pan.

Lower the heat to medium and slowly toast the panko breadcrumbs until golden brown.

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Place the toasted panko in a shallow bowl for dredging.

Remove the pork tenderloin from the buttermilk marinade and place it in the bowl of breadcrumbs.

To make the sauce, melt a tablespoon of butter in a shallow saucepan.

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Add the minced shallots and cook on medium heat until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and cook a minute more.

Add the cream, mustard, salt, and pepper to the shallots.

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Stir to combine and let come to a simmer.

Simmer gently until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley.

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Set aside until ready to serve.

Gently transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and slice into 1/2-inch thick medallions.

Place sauce on a serving platter and arrange the pork medallions on top of the sauce.

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Sprinkle everything with chopped parsley.

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