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Flavorful Bourbon Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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A quick and easy pork tenderloin recipe featuring a smoky bourbon and sweet maple glaze, roasted alongside caramelized Brussels sprouts for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (60 ml)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (60 ml), preferably Grade A
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts (450 g), trimmed and halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels and trim off any silver skin or excess fat.
  3. Season the pork generously with salt and pepper.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Toss the halved Brussels sprouts with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Nestle the Brussels sprouts around the pork in the skillet.
  8. Brush the pork with half of the bourbon-maple glaze.
  9. Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Halfway through, brush the pork with the remaining glaze.
  10. Remove from oven and let the pork rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  11. Slice the pork into medallions and serve with the roasted Brussels sprouts, spooning any pan juices over the top.

Notes

If glaze thickens too much, loosen with a splash of water or extra bourbon. Do not brush glaze before searing to avoid burning sugars. Let pork rest 5-10 minutes after roasting for juiciness. Avoid overcrowding Brussels sprouts to ensure caramelization. Substitute bourbon with apple cider for non-alcoholic version. Maple syrup can be replaced with honey. Add smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for extra flavor.

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Keywords: pork tenderloin, bourbon glaze, maple syrup, roasted Brussels sprouts, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food

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