Description
Maple Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin brings sweet and smoky flavors straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Tender pork gets a delicious upgrade with a glaze that makes your taste buds dance and your guests ask for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 400F, creating a perfect roasting environment for the tenderloin.
- Whisk together ½ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup bourbon, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder in a mixing bowl until the glaze looks smooth and well-combined.
- Generously season your 2-pound pork tenderloin with salt and pepper across all surfaces.
- Transfer the tenderloin into a clean baking dish, positioning it centrally for even cooking.
- Pour the entire maple bourbon mixture over the meat, ensuring complete coverage and allowing the glaze to cascade around the tenderloin.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 400F oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, tracking the internal temperature until it precisely hits 145F.
- Remove the tenderloin from the oven and let it rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice the tenderloin against the grain into elegant medallions and drizzle the remaining pan glaze over the top for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality bourbon for the best flavor depth in the glaze.
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry before adding the marinade to help the glaze stick better.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute sugar-free maple syrup and reduce the overall sweetness.
- Let the pork rest after cooking so the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 282 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg