Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

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Roasted pork tenderloin basted with a sweet and smoky bourbon-maple glaze, paired with caramelized root vegetables. This american-inspired pork ready in about 60 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, bourbon whiskey, pure maple syrup 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: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey, 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.
  2. Step 2: Rub 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place in a roasting pan.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, toss 3 peeled and chopped carrots, 2 peeled and chopped parsnips, and 1 chopped red onion with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread vegetables around pork in the roasting pan.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the bourbon-maple glaze over pork tenderloin.
  5. Step 5: Roast pork and vegetables for 20 minutes, then brush pork with remaining glaze and toss vegetables to turn.
  6. Step 6: Continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes, or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and vegetables are tender and caramelized.
  7. Step 7: Remove pork from oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted root vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables?

American pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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