Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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Juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a sweet bourbon glaze served alongside tender roasted apples for a balanced autumn-inspired dish. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, bourbon whiskey, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
3 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2 inch wedges granny smith apples
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the glaze.
Step 2: Pat dry 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin and brush half of the bourbon glaze all over it. Place tenderloin in a roasting pan.
Step 3: In another bowl, toss 2 medium cored and sliced granny smith apples with 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary. Arrange apples around the pork in the roasting pan.
Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then brush the pork again with the remaining glaze and roast an additional 10-15 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and apples are tender.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve slices alongside the roasted apples, drizzling any pan juices over the top.