Maple-Mustard Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Maple-Mustard Marinated Pork Tenderloin // TinyFarmhouse.com

It should stand to reason that we love pork. I mean, after all, we are raising pigs here on our property, which is a strong indicator of pork predilection. And there is no season during which pork is more top of mind here than it is during the fall.

Sure, we grill pork chops and pork tenderloin, as well as country style spare ribs (my favorite cut) during the summer. Heck, we even make pulled pork sandwiches from time to time in July and August, despite having to slow cook in the heat. But when autumn arrives, along with its produce that seems to so perfectly complement pork, then that is the time is when my mind really turns to pork preparation.

And who doesn’t want a good weeknight pork meal option? The marinade can be whipped up either the night prior or in the morning before leaving for work (provided you allow enough time for that kind of thing and aren’t trying to superhero your way out the door every morning, like some writer-farmer lady we know.), and the cooking time is a mere 40 to 45 minutes.

The tenderloin is fabulous with roasted grapes and Brussels sprouts (as you can see from the photos here, this is my current preference) – and recipes for both are coming soon – each of which can be made in the same time that it takes for the pork to roast, though it would be equally delicious with roasted sweet potato and steamed broccoli, wild rice and sautéed greens, or polenta and roasted beets.

Maple-Mustard Marinated Pork Tenderloin // TinyFarmhouse.com

Maple-Mustard Marinated Pork Tenderloin

Yield: Serves 4.

Ingredients

  • (1) 1 to 1 ¼ pound pork tenderloin
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, maple syrup, cider, and thyme.
  2. Season the tenderloin with salt and pepper, then place it in a large, shallow dish or food storage container, and pour the marinade over top, being sure that the marinade is evenly distributed.
  3. Cover (or seal), then place in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375º F.
  5. Line a 9 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and place the tenderloin on the parchment. Discard the remaining marinade.
  6. Roast the tenderloin for 40 to 45 minutes, until a thermometer registers 145ºF, turning the tenderloin over midway through the cooking time.
  7. Allow the tenderloin to stand for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing and serving forth.
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