Roast Pork Tenderloin with Apples, Carrots & Delicata
A cozy but not heavy oven supper: juicy pork tenderloin with sweet-tart roasted apples and carrots, plus crispy-edged delicata squash. It feels seasonal and special without much work.
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- Kroger fresh natural pork tenderloin 1 lb $3.49/lb sale
- Frieda's delicata squash 1 lb $1.29/lb
- Carrots 3/4 lb $1.29/lb
- Large Gala apple 1 apple $1.49/lb
- Jumbo yellow onion 1 small $0.99/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves $0.69 each
- Fresh organic lemon 1/2 lemon $0.99 each
- Parsley 2 tablespoons chopped $1.29 each
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin ($3.49/lb sale) by trimming any silver skin and patting dry. Halve 1 lb Frieda's Squash Delicata ($1.29/lb), scoop out seeds, and slice into half-moons. Peel and cut 3/4 lb Carrots ($1.29/lb) into sticks. Core and slice 1 Large Gala Apple ($1.49/lb). Slice 1 small Jumbo Yellow Onion ($0.99/lb). Mince 2 cloves Garlic ($0.69 each). Chop 2 tablespoons Parsley ($1.29 each).
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the sliced delicata squash and the 3/4 lb carrots with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper from pantry on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
- While the vegetables start roasting, rub the 1 lb pork tenderloin with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, the minced 2 cloves garlic, and the zest from 1/2 Fresh Organic Lemon ($0.99 each).
- After the vegetables have roasted 15 minutes, add the sliced apple and sliced onion to the sheet pan, toss, and push everything to the outer edges. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin in the center. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes more until the pork reaches 145°F and the vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Transfer the pork tenderloin to a cutting board and rest for 5 to 8 minutes. Return the pan to the turned-off oven if you want the vegetables to stay warm.
- Slice the rested pork. Squeeze the juice from the 1/2 lemon over the roasted vegetables and sprinkle with the chopped 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Serve the sliced pork with the roasted delicata squash, carrots, apples, and onions. Pair with Pinot Noir or unoaked Chardonnay.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $13-17
Health notes: About 520-620 calories per serving. Pork tenderloin is a relatively lean cut, and the meal is rich in beta carotene and fiber from carrots and squash. Keep oil moderate to stay on the lighter side.
Drink pairing: Try Pinot Noir for its gentle earthiness and red fruit, or an unoaked Chardonnay if you want something rounder that still complements the apples and roasted squash.