Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Maple Dijon Sauce

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Juicy pork tenderloin pan-seared and brushed with a rich bourbon glaze, served alongside a tangy maple Dijon sauce. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin on all sides for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup bourbon, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Brush the pork with half of this bourbon glaze.
  4. Step 4: Transfer skillet to the oven and roast pork for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F, brushing with remaining bourbon glaze halfway through roasting.
  5. Step 5: Remove pork from skillet and let rest on a cutting board.
  6. Step 6: Place skillet back on medium heat and add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Step 7: Slice pork tenderloin and drizzle with the maple Dijon sauce before serving.

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