Saginaw-Inspired Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Apples

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Juicy pork tenderloin glazed with a sweet maple mustard sauce paired with roasted apples, inspired by flavors from Michigan’s Saginaw region. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Step 4: Brush half of the maple mustard glaze over the pork, then scatter 2 cored and chunked medium apples tossed in 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme around the pork in the skillet.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and apples are tender.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, brush remaining glaze over the pork, let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted apples.

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