Description
A quick and easy 30-minute weeknight dinner featuring pork tenderloin seared and roasted with a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze. This lean protein dish is forgiving, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pork tenderloins (1 to 1.5 pounds each)
- Maple syrup (real maple syrup, Grade A or B)
- Dijon mustard (high-quality, such as Grey Poupon or Maille)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh thyme sprigs (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- Extra virgin olive oil (for searing)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Honey (optional, for extra browning)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat pork tenderloins dry with paper towels and trim off any silver skin.
- Season the pork generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.
- In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low, pour glaze over the pork in the skillet, and let bubble for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; pull pork when it reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Remove from oven, transfer pork to a cutting board, spoon remaining glaze over meat, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice into 1-inch medallions and serve immediately with extra glaze.
Notes
Do not overcook the pork; it should reach an internal temperature of 145°F. Resting the meat for 5-10 minutes is crucial to retain juices. Trim the silver skin before cooking as it does not break down. If the glaze browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 ounces per serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 22
Keywords: pork tenderloin, maple dijon, easy dinner, weeknight meals, healthy pork, gluten-free, dairy-free, 30 minute meals