Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a warm spiced maple glaze, roasted to perfection with a caramelized crust. This pork recipe, ready in about 40 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 280 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 lb pork tenderloin
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
2. Step 2: Rub 1 lb pork tenderloin evenly with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves over it. Place it on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Brush half of the maple glaze over the pork and roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove and brush the remaining glaze, then continue roasting for another 10 minutes until an internal temperature of 145°F is reached and the glaze is caramelized.
4. Step 4: Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly and serving.