Maple-Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple Compote

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Tender pork tenderloin with a sweet-savory glaze and a rich apple compote, evoking vintage American farm cooking. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, maple syrup, bourbon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
3 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp bourbon
1/4 cup apple cider
2 medium, peeled and diced apples
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp, fresh thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp bourbon, and 1/4 cup apple cider in a bowl. Pour over pork, ensuring it's coated.
Step 3: Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven and roast for 20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 4: While pork roasts, cook 2 medium peeled and diced apples in the same skillet with 1 tsp fresh thyme for 8 minutes until tender. Stir in remaining sauce from skillet for compote.