Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Maple-Apple Reduction

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Succulent pork tenderloin seared to a golden crust and finished with a sweet-tart sauce made from fresh apples and maple syrup. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs trimmed of fat Pork tenderloin, medium, peeled and diced Apple, Maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, trimmed of fat Pork tenderloin
• 1 medium, peeled and diced Apple
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup Chicken broth
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp, chopped Thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Sear the pork tenderloin for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate and let rest.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the diced apple and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Return the pork tenderloin to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through, then transfer to a cutting board and slice. Drizzle with the maple-apple sauce and sprinkle with chopped fresh thyme.