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Location: Kroger - Kroger Junction (2619 Red Bluff Rd)

Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Gold Potatoes & Mint-Lemon Salsa

Fast, juicy pork tenderloin with a bright citrus-herb vibe—roasted alongside crispy-edged potatoes and finished with a fresh mint-lemon salsa that tastes like Texas winter sunshine.

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Ingredients

  • Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin (1 lb) 1 lb $3.99 sale
  • Kroger® Gold Potatoes (5 lb bag) 12 oz (about 3–4 small potatoes), halved $3.99 sale
  • Simple Truth Organic® Yellow Onion 2 lb Bag 1/2 medium onion, sliced $3.29
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 lemon (zest + juice) $1.19
  • Simple Truth Organic® Mint (0.5 oz) 2 Tbsp leaves, finely chopped $2.49
  • Olive oil 2 1/2 Tbsp, divided
  • Kosher salt 1 1/4 tsp, divided
  • Black pepper 3/4 tsp, divided
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Garlic (optional) 1 clove, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder) $0.50 each

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Put a rimmed sheet pan in the oven to preheat for 5 minutes (helps potatoes crisp).
  2. Prep potatoes and onion: halve 12 oz gold potatoes and slice 1/2 medium onion. Toss with 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Spread on the hot sheet pan cut-side down where possible. Roast 15 minutes.
  3. Prep pork: pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin. Rub with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and (optional) 1 minced garlic clove.
  4. After potatoes have roasted 15 minutes, push potatoes/onion to the sides and place the pork tenderloin in the center. Roast 15–18 minutes more, until pork reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
  5. Rest pork 5–10 minutes on a plate (carryover cooking keeps it juicy). Keep potatoes in the oven if they need 3–5 more minutes to brown.
  6. Make mint-lemon salsa: finely chop 2 Tbsp mint. Zest the lemon, then squeeze 2 Tbsp lemon juice. In a small bowl combine mint + lemon zest + lemon juice + a pinch of salt and pepper (and a drizzle of olive oil if you like).
  7. Slice pork into medallions. Plate with roasted potatoes and onions, spoon mint-lemon salsa over the pork and/or potatoes.

Health notes: ~700–850 calories per serving (depends on oil/butter). Healthiness: **Moderate+** (lean protein, lots of veg/starch; keep oil moderate to lighten).

Drink pairing: This dish loves zippy whites with citrus and herbal lift. Go for a dry Riesling (Texas does these well), or a Sauvignon Blanc with grassy notes. If you want red, choose a light, chillable Pinot Noir. Local(ish) TX tip: look for **McPherson Cellars** (High Plains) for aromatic whites when available.

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