Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tender pork tenderloin coated in a sweet maple glaze, served with perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts for a balanced weeknight dinner. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, maple syrup, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
- 1.25 lbs pork tenderloin
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 16 oz trimmed and halved brussels sprouts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to make glaze.
- Step 2: Rub 2 tbsp olive oil over pork tenderloin, then coat evenly with 1/2 of the glaze mixture. Place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Step 3: Toss 16 oz trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet around the pork.
- Step 4: Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting pork with remaining glaze every 10 minutes, until pork reaches 145°F internally and Brussels sprouts are golden and tender.
- Step 5: Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts, drizzling any pan juices over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 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 Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
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 Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
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 Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts 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 Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts?
American one pot 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
