Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

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Juicy pork tenderloin brushed with a warm spiced maple glaze, roasted to perfection with a caramelized crust. This general-inspired pork 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 General cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (10 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Spiced Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin?

General pork like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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