Dijon Pork with Green Beans & Cherries
Juicy Dijon-thyme pork roasts alongside golden potatoes, crisp-tender green beans, sweet Walla Walla onion, and warm Washington cherries for a colorful French bistro dinner that feels summery and special.
Ingredients
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Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Loin Boneless12 oz piece $1.99
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Fresh Green Beans10 oz, trimmed $2.19
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Yukon Gold Potatoes10 oz, cut into 1-inch chunks $1.29
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges $3.99
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Private Selection™ Fresh Skylar Rae Super Sweet Washington Cherries1/2 cup, pitted and halved $5.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Thyme1 teaspoon chopped leaves $2.49
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Garlic1 clove, finely grated or minced $0.79
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Dijon mustard1 tablespoon
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Olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Red wine vinegar2 teaspoons
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Honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt and black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment or foil; trim the pork of excess surface fat, trim the green beans, cut the potatoes, slice the Walla Walla onion, and pit and halve the cherries.
- In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, thyme, garlic, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and several grinds of black pepper; rub this mixture all over the pork and let it sit at room temperature while the potatoes start roasting.
- Toss the potatoes and Walla Walla onion on the sheet pan with 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt, and pepper, spread them cut-side down where possible, and roast for 20 minutes.
- Toss the green beans with 2 teaspoons olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper; remove the sheet pan from the oven, stir the potatoes and onions, then place the pork in the center and scatter the green beans around it.
- Roast for 12–15 minutes, checking early, until the pork reaches 145°F in the thickest part and the green beans are crisp-tender; if the pork finishes before the vegetables, transfer it to a board and return the pan to the oven for a few extra minutes.
- Rest the pork for 5 minutes; meanwhile, toss the hot potatoes, onions, and green beans with the cherries, red wine vinegar, honey, and any remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil so the cherries soften slightly and make glossy pan juices.
- Slice the pork against the grain, then plate with the roasted potatoes, green beans, Walla Walla onion, and cherry-Dijon pan juices spooned over the top.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: About $15–$20 total basket cost, with extra cherries and onion left over
Health notes: About 520 calories per serving with lean protein, moderate carbohydrates, and a generous serving of vegetables.
Drink pairing: Pinot Noir works well with the lean pork, Dijon, thyme, and sweet-tart cherry pan juices.