Description
Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin delivers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that will make your dinner table shine. Tender meat drizzled with rich maple glaze creates a delicious meal your family will definitely request again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
Glaze Ingredients:
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Pat the 1.5-pound pork tenderloin completely dry using paper towels. Generously season all sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the tenderloin for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a golden-brown crust.
- Whisk together ½ cup maple syrup, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary, and 1 teaspoon chopped thyme in a small bowl.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Transfer the seared tenderloin to a roasting pan. Brush generously with half the maple glaze mixture.
- Roast the tenderloin for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Brush with remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
- Remove from oven and let the tenderloin rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing. This allows your meat to retain its juices.
- Slice against the grain into ½-inch thick medallions. Drizzle any remaining pan juices over the meat before serving.
Notes
- Always choose a high-quality, fresh pork tenderloin with minimal fat for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, aiming for 145°F for perfectly juicy and safe-to-eat pork.
- Let the tenderloin rest for 5-10 minutes after roasting to help the juices redistribute, ensuring a more tender result.
- For a lower-carb option, replace maple syrup with a sugar-free alternative or use a touch of monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pork
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg