Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sage
Tender pork tenderloin coated in a sweet-savory glaze, roasted with apples and fresh sage. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Pork tenderloin, Maple syrup, Apple cider for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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
- 1.5 lbs Pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Apple cider
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Sage
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Apple
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin dry, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, sear pork for 3 minutes per side until browned.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp chopped sage. Pour glaze over pork, then add 1 medium thinly sliced apple to the skillet.
- Step 3: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting with glaze every 5 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.








