Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots & Apple-Cabbage Sauté
Sale pork tenderloin is one of the smartest buys on this list, and it shines here with sweet roasted carrots and a warm apple-cabbage sauté. It feels cozy and seasonal without being heavy.
Back to full listIngredients
- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99/lb sale
- Carrots 1 lb $1.69/lb
- Green Cabbage 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
- Large Granny Smith Apple 1 apple $2.49/lb
- Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 lb $1.49/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves $1.50 each
- Rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped, optional $2.79/0.5 oz
- Olive oil 2 tablespoons pantry
- Salt to taste pantry
- Black pepper to taste pantry
Instructions
- Prep 1 lb Kroger Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin ($3.99/lb sale) by trimming excess silver skin if needed. Peel and cut 1 lb carrots ($1.69/lb) into sticks or thick slices. Thinly slice 1/2 lb green cabbage ($1.49/lb), thinly slice 1/2 lb jumbo yellow onion ($1.49/lb), and core and slice 1 Large Granny Smith Apple ($2.49/lb). Mince 2 cloves garlic from 1 garlic bulb ($1.50 each). Chop 1 teaspoon rosemary ($2.79/0.5 oz) if using.
- Heat oven to 425°F. Place the 1 lb carrots on a sheet pan and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary if using. Push the carrots to the outer edges of the pan.
- Rub the 1 lb pork tenderloin with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and half the minced garlic. Set it in the center of the same pan with the carrots.
- Roast the pork tenderloin and carrots at 425°F for 22 to 28 minutes, until the pork reaches 145°F and the carrots are tender and browned. Rest the pork 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- While the pork roasts, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 1/2 lb sliced onion and cook 3 minutes. Add the remaining minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the 1/2 lb sliced cabbage and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring, until just wilted. Add the sliced 1 Granny Smith apple and a pinch of salt and pepper, then cook 2 to 3 minutes more until the apple softens slightly but still holds shape.
- Slice the rested 1 lb pork tenderloin into medallions. Serve with the roasted 1 lb carrots and the warm cabbage-apple sauté.
Cook time: 50 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: About 500-620 calories per serving. Pork tenderloin is a lean cut, and the meal offers fiber from cabbage, carrots, and apple. For a lighter plate, reduce the oil slightly and emphasize the vegetables.
Drink pairing: Pinot Noir is the classic match, offering enough fruit and earth for the pork and cabbage without overwhelming the apple notes. If you prefer white, Chardonnay brings roundness and a nice bridge to the roasted carrots and tender pork.