RECIPE
Maple Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
This recipe is courtesy of Love from the Oven . This quick and delicious Maple Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin is a great weeknight meal . It bakes quickly in the oven , and is great paired with carrots or potatoes .
2 pork tenderloins ( approximately 1 pound each ) 3 Tbsp . olive oil ( or canola or vegetable oil ) 2 tsp . garlic powder 2 tsp . salt 1 / 2 tsp . black pepper ( fresh ) 1 tsp . chili powder 1 / 2 tsp . paprika 3 / 4 cup brown sugar ( packed , for glaze ) 1 / 3 cup pure maple syrup ( or agave syrup , not pancake syrup or imitation maple syrup , for glaze ) 1 Tbsp . butter ( for glaze )
1 . Preheat oven to 400 degrees F .
2 . Combine garlic powder , salt , pepper , chili powder and paprika . Using clean hands , rub spice mixture over tenderloins to coat well .
3 . Heat oil in a large pan over medium high heat , and add tenderloins to the pan to brown on all sides ( approximately 5-6 minutes total )
4 . While browning the pork , combine brown sugar , syrup and butter in a small saucepan . Cook on low , stirring constantly , for approximately three minutes or until smooth .
5 . If using an oven safe skillet , leave tenderloins in pan and coat with approximately half of the glaze mixture . If not using an oven safe skillet , transfer tenderloins to a 9x13 glass baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray , then cover with half of the glaze mixture .
6 . Cover and bake for approximately 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135 degrees . Remove from oven , remove foil and top with remaining glaze . Return to oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees . Pork will continue to cook , due to carry over cooking , one removed from the oven
7 . Remove from oven and allow to rest for ten minutes .
8 . Notes : A digital thermometer is crucial to properly cooking your pork tenderloin . It allows you to know when your pork is done , without over cooking it . The target temperature for pork is 145 degrees . Pork can dry out very quickly beyond this point . n
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