Spiced Pumpkin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Autumn Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 3 cups diced butternut squash
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss butternut squash, carrots, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
2. In a small saucepan, combine bourbon, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
3. Season pork tenderloin with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Brush the pork tenderloin generously with the bourbon-pumpkin glaze.
5. Transfer the pork to a roasting pan and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, brushing with more glaze halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
6. Remove pork from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
7. Serve sliced pork with the roasted autumn vegetables alongside, drizzled with any remaining bourbon-pumpkin glaze.