Description
Juicy pork tenderloin glazed with sweet maple syrup and roasted alongside caramelized pears, this dish is a cozy and elegant meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin
- 2 to 3 ripe but firm pears
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil your roasting pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine maple syrup, Dijon mustard, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper. Warm gently over low heat.
- Arrange pear wedges in the roasting pan. Drizzle with a little olive oil and season with salt.
- Pat the pork dry and sear it in a hot skillet with olive oil until browned on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place the pork over the pears in the pan.
- Brush half of the glaze over the pork. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Baste with remaining glaze halfway through.
- Remove from oven and let pork rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice pork into medallions and serve with roasted pears and pan juices.
Notes
- Use firm pears like Bosc or Anjou so they hold shape when roasted.
- Letting the pork rest ensures juicy slices.
- Sear the meat first for deeper flavor and better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg