Chipotle-Maple Pork Tenderloin
Chipotle-Maple Pork Tenderloin is a flavor-packed dish that beautifully marries spicy chipotle peppers with sweet maple syrup. This recipe guarantees a tender, juicy pork tenderloin that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll impress your guests while enjoying the warm aromas wafting from your kitchen. Get ready to savor every bite of this culinary delight!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together minced chipotle peppers, maple syrup, garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate the pork tenderloin in a resealable plastic bag with the marinade for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of olive oil and sear the marinated pork on all sides until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the seared pork to the oven and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), about 15–20 minutes.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound (113g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider incorporating smoked paprika or crushed red pepper flakes into the marinade. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.