This oven-baked maple mustard pork tenderloin is one of those easy, comforting dinners that feels a little bit special without asking much of you on a busy weeknight. The flavors come from a simple one-bowl sauce—sweet maple syrup, tangy apple cider vinegar, and grainy mustard, with rosemary and salt to tie it all together.
Pork tenderloin has long been a favorite in Midwestern kitchens because it cooks quickly, feeds a family, and doesn’t require fancy ingredients. This version is perfect for nights when you want something that looks and tastes like you put in a lot of effort, but really, you just whisked a sauce together and poured it over the pork in a roasting pan. It’s a lovely “company-worthy” meal that’s still simple enough for a Tuesday night around the table.
Maple mustard pork tenderloin sliced on a dinner plate
Maple mustard pork tenderloin sliced on a dinner plate
This pork tenderloin is wonderful with simple, cozy sides. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes or mashed potatoes to soak up the extra maple-mustard sauce from the pan. Steamed green beans, roasted carrots, or a quick sheet pan of broccoli work really well on the side too. If your family loves bread, a warm loaf of crusty bread or dinner rolls is great for sopping up the juices. For something lighter, pair it with a crisp green salad tossed with apples or dried cranberries to echo the maple and apple cider vinegar in the sauce.
Simple Maple Mustard Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin
Servings: 4
Simple Maple Mustard Oven-Baked Pork Tenderloin
