Pork Tenderloin With Maple Glaze

Maple glazed pork tenderloin
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 22 mins
Total: 32 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings

The maple glaze on this pork tenderloin is made with a combination of maple syrup and Dijon mustard along with some vinegar and complementary seasonings.

Pork tenderloin is lean, and since it is mild in flavor it benefits from a flavorful glaze or coating. Add a little extra maple syrup to the final sauce if you like.

Ingredients

  • 2 pork tenderloins (about 2 to 3 pounds)
  • 1 clove garlic (halved)
  • 1 teaspoon herb seasoning blend (or Cajun seasoning blend)
  • Black pepper to taste (freshly ground)
  • Optional: salt to taste (if seasoning blend is very low salt or salt-free)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin, or butter)
  • 6 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons mustard (Dijon or a spicy brown)
  • Salt and black pepper, as needed
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onion tops

Steps to Make It

  1. Trim any visible fat from the pork tenderloins.

  2. Rub the tenderloins with garlic halves, then rub all over with the seasoning blend and freshly ground black pepper. If the seasoning is salt-free, sprinkle with a little salt.

  3. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, 4 tablespoons of cider vinegar, and the Dijon or brown mustard. Stir to blend thoroughly. Set aside.

  4. Melt the olive oil (or 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil) in a large skillet or saute pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot add pork tenderloins and cook, turning, until seared on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning the meat occasionally until a food thermometer inserted into pork registers 145° F.* This should take 10 to 15 minutes longer, depending on the size and thickness of tenderloins.

  5. Transfer pork to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

  6. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar to skillet and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Reduce heat to medium-low.

  7. Return pork to skillet; add maple syrup mixture and turn pork in the glaze to coat well. Cook, turning, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

  8. Transfer pork to cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.

  9. Arrange sliced pork on a platter or individual plates with a sprinkling of green onion tops or chopped parsley, if desired. Spoon some of the glaze over the pork slices and serve with rice, noodles, or potatoes, along with steamed vegetables and cranberry chutney or whole cranberry sauce.

*According to foodsafety.org, pork cuts must be cooked to at least 145 F. To check the temperature, insert a food thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
520 Calories
17g Fat
22g Carbs
66g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 520
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 256mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Protein 66g
Calcium 102mg 8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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