Simple Maple Mustard Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin

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🍁 Simple Maple Mustard Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pork

  • 1½–2 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried thyme

For the Maple Mustard Glaze

  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the pork: Pat the tenderloin dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
  3. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, and smoked paprika.
  4. Sear for extra flavor (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork for about 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
  5. Glaze the pork: Place the tenderloin in the prepared baking dish and brush generously with the maple mustard mixture. Reserve a little glaze for later.
  6. Bake uncovered for approximately 20–30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the tenderloin. Brush with the remaining glaze halfway through cooking.
  7. Check the temperature: The thickest part should reach 145°F (63°C). Avoid overcooking so the pork stays juicy.
  8. Rest: Remove from the oven and loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve: Slice into medallions and spoon any pan juices over the top. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Roasted carrots or Brussels sprouts
  • Green beans
  • Roasted sweet potatoes
  • A crisp green salad

⭐ Tip

For an extra glossy, caramelized finish, brush the pork with a final thin layer of maple mustard glaze during the last 5 minutes of baking.

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