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Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

A tender pork tenderloin glazed with a warming bourbon-maple sauce, perfectly paired with caramelized roasted root vegetables for a cozy neighborhood dinner.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables is Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 2 cups diced parsnips
  • 1 large sweet potato, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and thyme.
  3. Season the pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Place in the center of the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Toss the carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread around the pork on the baking sheet.
  5. Brush half the bourbon-maple glaze over the pork.
  6. Roast in the oven for 25 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze and toss the vegetables.
  7. Continue roasting for another 15 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and vegetables are tender.
  8. Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve pork slices with the roasted root vegetables.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Dark Chocolate Clove, Cherry, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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George T. Stagg Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 62.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

George T. Stagg Standard complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Vanilla Tobacco, Cocoa, Spice
Pairing Score 95%
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Henry McKenna Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Honey, Oak Baking Spice, Orange, Leather
Pairing Score 95%
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Old Forester 1920

Bourbon 57.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Old Forester 1920 complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Caramel, Cocoa, Oak Cherry, Baking Spice, Coffee
Pairing Score 94%
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Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Elijah Craig Small Batch complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 93%
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Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year works as a bridge pairing for this pork dish because it shares key flavor cues with the roasting preparation. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 93%
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Stagg Jr. Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 65.50% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Stagg Jr. Standard complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Dark Cherry, Oak, Caramel Cocoa, Leather, Clove
Pairing Score 93%
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Booker’s Standard

Barrel Proof Bourbon 63.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Booker’s Standard complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Caramel, Vanilla Peanut, Baking Spice, Smoke
Pairing Score 91%
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Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Rye complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 91%
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Knob Creek Single Barrel

Single Barrel Bourbon 60.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Single Barrel complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Toffee, Spice, Peanut
Pairing Score 91%
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91%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Spiced Bourbon-Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Root Vegetables

Knob Creek Standard complements this pork dish and its roasting profile. It has sweetness and spice work with savory poultry or pork, oak and smoke reinforce charred flavors.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 91%