Description
Enjoy a quick and delicious Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin, perfect for a cozy fall dinner in just 30 minutes. This recipe brings together sweet maple and tangy Dijon for a flavorful glaze that complements the tender pork.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- While the pork sears, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in thyme if using.
- Pour the maple Dijon mixture over the pork tenderloin in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve drizzled with any pan juices.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the pork in half of the maple Dijon mixture for 30 minutes before searing.
- If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, you can sear the pork in a regular skillet and then transfer it to a baking dish before adding the glaze and roasting.
- Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze for a touch of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg