Chipotle-Maple Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Chipotle-Maple Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Potatoes is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines tender pork with a sweet and smoky glaze, paired perfectly with caramelized sweet potatoes. This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to make and ideal for family dinners or special occasions. The rich aromas that fill your kitchen will have everyone eagerly awaiting their meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Gather all ingredients.
- In a bowl, mix chipotle peppers, maple syrup, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Coat the pork tenderloin in the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss sweet potatoes with remaining olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the marinated pork and sweet potatoes on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate the pork overnight for deeper flavor infusion. Feel free to swap sweet potatoes for butternut squash or add bell peppers for extra nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.