Spiced Maple Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Autumn Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together bourbon, maple syrup, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Season the pork tenderloin generously with salt and pepper.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Remove skillet from heat and brush the bourbon-maple glaze over the tenderloin.
7. Toss butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and red onion with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
8. Arrange the vegetables around the pork in the skillet.
9. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, basting the pork with glaze every 10 minutes, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and vegetables are tender.
10. Remove from oven and let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted vegetables.