Maple-Dijon-Cider Pork Tenderloin

Maple-Dijon-Cider Pork Tenderloin is a 30 minute meal that's made in just 1 skillet. This easy pork recipe is saucy, succulent, and tender.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dairy free, gluten free, low carb, low fat

Method Baking, Stovetop

Servings

Calories 257kcal

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Pat pork tenderloin dry with paper towels then season all over with seasonings.
Heat a thin layer of high heat cooking oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin for 1-2 minutes on all four sides, or until golden brown on each side, then place the entire skillet into the oven and roast until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 140 degrees, 8-15 minutes. Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board to rest while you make the pan sauce.
Place skillet back over medium-high heat being VERY CAREFUL with the skillet handle as it will be extremely hot from the oven (I keep a hot pad on the handle so I don’t forget it's hot.) Add hard apple cider, maple syrup, and dijon mustard to the skillet then whisk to combine and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, 5 minutes.
Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl then pour into skillet and whisk to combine. Continue to simmer while occasionally whisking until sauce is thickened and glossy, 3-4 more minutes. Pour sauce through a fine mesh strainer or use a skimmer to remove any burnt herbs or bits if desired. Slice pork then serve with pan sauce.