Paper Plane Pork Tenderloin with Citrus-Herb Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Tender pork tenderloin coated in a bright, herbaceous glaze inspired by the Paper Plane cocktail. This American-inspired one-pot recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, bourbon, fresh orange juice 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp bourbon
• 3 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Trim excess fat from pork tenderloin and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides for 2 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a baking dish.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp bourbon, 3 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp thyme, 1 tsp rosemary, and 2 minced garlic cloves.
4. Step 4: Pour the sauce evenly over the pork tenderloin in the baking dish.
5. Step 5: Roast for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F, basting once halfway through.
6. Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the pan sauce spooned over the top.