Aperol-Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Tender pork tenderloin coated in a sweet-tart glaze of Aperol and balsamic, caramelized to perfection with herbs. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, Aperol, balsamic vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp Aperol
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Sear pork on all sides for 3 minutes until golden brown, then transfer skillet to a preheated 400°F oven.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together Aperol, balsamic vinegar, honey, and chopped rosemary.
5. Step 5: After 10 minutes of roasting, brush half the glaze over the pork.
6. Step 6: Continue roasting for 10 more minutes, brushing with remaining glaze halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145°F.