Spiced Pumpkin Bourbon Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Autumn Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups assorted autumn vegetables (carrots, parsnips, Brussels sprouts), chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the autumn vegetables with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Meanwhile, whisk together pumpkin puree, bourbon, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl to create the glaze.
3. Season pork tenderloin generously with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Sear pork on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
5. Brush the pumpkin bourbon glaze over the pork, reserving some for later.
6. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast pork for about 15-18 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), brushing with additional glaze halfway through.
7. Remove pork from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
8. Serve pork slices over roasted vegetables, drizzled with remaining glaze and garnished with fresh thyme sprigs.