Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sage Pan Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Juicy pork tenderloin seared and roasted to perfection, finished with a sweet and savory maple-apple pan sauce infused with fresh sage. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 50 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 400 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 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium, peeled, cored, and diced apple
1/4 cup maple syrup
6 leaves, chopped fresh sage leaves
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 cloves, minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on all sides.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for about 3 minutes per side until well browned.
Step 3: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the pork for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove pork from skillet and tent with foil to rest.
Step 4: In the same skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Add 1 medium diced apple and 6 chopped fresh sage leaves, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the apples soften.
Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Slice the rested pork tenderloin and spoon the warm maple-apple sage sauce over the top before serving.