Maple-Glazed Roast Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetables
A succulent pork tenderloin glazed with maple and Dijon, served alongside roasted root vegetables for a flavorful holiday centerpiece. This American-inspired Thanksgiving recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, maple syrup, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, 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 Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrots
- 1 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces parsnips
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp dried thyme until smooth.
- Step 3: Rub the maple syrup mixture over the entire surface of the pork tenderloin, then place it on a rack set in a roasting pan. Toss the carrots and parsnips with 2 tbsp olive oil, season with a pinch of salt, and arrange around the pork.
- Step 4: Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Step 5: Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing, then serve with the roasted vegetables.









