Here’s a flavorful, juicy, and easy Simple Maple Mustard Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin 🍁🍖 — sweet, tangy, and perfect for weeknights or company.
🍁 Maple Mustard Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin
🧂 Ingredients
- 1–1½ lbs pork tenderloin (trimmed)
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking dish or sheet with foil or parchment.
2️⃣ Make the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
3️⃣ Coat the Pork
- Pat pork dry.
- Place in baking dish and brush generously with the maple mustard mixture.
4️⃣ Bake
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Spoon pan juices over the pork halfway through cooking.
5️⃣ Rest
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing (this keeps it juicy).
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Pairs beautifully with:
- Roasted potatoes
- Steamed green beans
- Wild rice
- Simple side salad
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for more tang.
- Sprinkle with fresh rosemary before baking.
- Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for caramelized edges.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A slow cooker version
- A sheet pan version with veggies
- Or a maple Dijon pork chop variation 🍁
