Description
A simple and flavorful pork tenderloin recipe featuring a sweet and tangy maple mustard glaze that caramelizes beautifully, locking in juicy flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin (450-680g), trimmed of silver skin
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard (45g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (15ml)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Trim off any silver skin or excess fat from the pork tenderloin with a sharp knife. Pat the pork dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add optional herbs or red pepper flakes if desired.
- Place the tenderloin in an oven-safe skillet or roasting pan and pour half the glaze over it. Use tongs or a spoon to coat the pork evenly. Reserve the remaining glaze.
- Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. (Skip this step if using a roasting pan.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the skillet or roasting pan to the oven and roast the pork for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Halfway through, brush the reserved glaze over the pork.
- Remove the pork from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the pork into medallions and drizzle with any pan juices before serving.
Notes
Do not skip searing to develop a flavorful crust and help the glaze stick. Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking; 145°F (63°C) is ideal. Reserve some glaze to brush halfway through roasting for layered flavor. Let the pork rest before slicing to retain juices. Marinate up to 2 hours ahead for enhanced flavor. Can be grilled as an alternative cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pork tend
- Calories: 320
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 35
Keywords: pork tenderloin, maple mustard glaze, easy pork recipe, weeknight dinner, simple ingredients, roasted pork, glazed pork