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Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin

Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin: Your New Favorite Dinner Delight

This Maple Dijon Pork Tenderloin is a beginner-friendly dish that brings a sweet and tangy flavor to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1 lb Pork Tenderloin Substitute with chicken breast if preferred.
For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Honey can be used as a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used for a milder flavor.
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free alternative.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Use garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Can be replaced with rosemary or omitted.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with vegetable oil.
For Garnish
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme Sprigs Optional but recommended for garnish.

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk together maple syrup, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, minced garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Marinate the pork tenderloin in the marinade for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 4 hours.
  4. Pat the pork dry after marinating and set the reserved marinade aside.
  5. Sear the pork in hot olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Coat the seared pork with the reserved marinade.
  7. Roast the pork in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  8. Let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Slice the pork and serve with pan juices and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the pork for a longer time and check internal temperature for perfect doneness.

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