Name: Maple Pork Tenderloin
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole pork tenderloins; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 0.25 cup apple cider; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 5 sweet crisp apples; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp lemon zest; 0.333 cup apple cider

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Maple Pork Tenderloin

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For the Pork Tenderloin

In a gallon sized zipper bag, mix together the maple syrup, apple cider, garlic, mustard, olive oil, and salt. Add the pork tenderloins and turn to coat completely.

Marinade in the fridge 4-24 hours.

Heat the oven to 400F.

Place the pork on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast until the internal temperature is 140F degrees, about 25-30 minutes. You can also grill the pork tenderloins for about 15 minutes.

Let rest 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve with Caramelized Apples.

For the Caramelized Apples

Peel and core the apples. Slice into 1/2 inch wedges.

In a large saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Add the apples and stir to combine well. Cook until the apples are soft, about 10 minutes.

Add the cinnamon, lemon zest, and apple cider. Stir to combine well. Continue to cook until the liquid has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.

Serve with Maple Pork Tenderloin.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Start 🌡️
Remove the pork tenderloin from the refrigerator 30-45 minutes before cooking to ensure even heat distribution and a perfectly seared crust without overcooking the interior.
Apple Cider Reduction Magic ✨
Reduce your apple cider by half before adding maple syrup to concentrate the flavor intensity and create a glossier, more luxurious pan sauce that clings beautifully to the meat.
Lemon Zest Timing 🍋
Reserve half your lemon zest to add fresh after cooking rather than before; this preserves the bright citrus notes that would otherwise diminish during heat exposure.
Butter Basting Technique 🧈
During the final minutes of cooking, tilt the pan and continuously baste the tenderloin with foaming brown butter infused with garlic and cinnamon for restaurant-quality flavor depth and a caramelized exterior.
Strategic Apple Pairing 🍎
Select crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith and add them to the pan during the last 8-10 minutes so they caramelize while absorbing maple glaze without becoming mushy.

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