Description
Maple Dijon Glazed Pork Tenderloin brings sweet and tangy magic to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Perfectly roasted and glazed, this tender protein will have your family asking for seconds faster than you can plate it.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pound pork tenderloin
- ½ pound fresh green beans
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup real maple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring your rack sits in the center position for even cooking.
- Mix 2 teaspoons garlic salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons onion powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika in a small bowl.
- Thoroughly coat your 2-pound pork tenderloin with the seasoning blend, pressing the spices gently into the meat.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to foam and sizzle.
- Carefully place the seasoned tenderloin into the hot skillet, searing each side for 2-3 minutes until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Whisk 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard, ½ tablespoon soy sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, and ½ cup maple syrup in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle half the glaze over the seared tenderloin, turning to coat evenly.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Baste the pork with remaining glaze every 5 minutes to build rich flavor and prevent drying.
- Check internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
- Remove from oven and let the tenderloin rest for 3 minutes before slicing to preserve juiciness.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately with remaining pan glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
- Always use a meat thermometer to ensure the pork reaches 145°F for perfect doneness and food safety.
- Searing the tenderloin creates a delicious golden crust that locks in moisture and adds incredible flavor depth.
- For a lower-carb version, replace brown sugar with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Marinate the pork in the glaze for 30 minutes before cooking to intensify the maple and Dijon flavors throughout the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg