Seared Pork Tenderloin with Apple-Red Onion Relish, Roasted Carrots & Charred Broccoli
This rustic skillet-and-oven dinner uses one of the best protein deals in your list: pork tenderloin. It’s paired with sweet roasted carrots and blistered broccoli, then finished with a quick warm apple-onion relish that brings acidity, crunch, and a touch of Northwest fruit character without feeling repetitive.
Back to full listIngredients
- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.49/lb
- Fresh Carrots 1 lb $1.29/lb
- Broccoli Crown 1 lb $2.29/lb
- Large Gala Apple - Each 1 apple $1.49/lb
- Jumbo Red Onions 1/2 lb $1.09/lb
- Garlic 2 cloves $0.69
- Parsley 1/4 bunch $1.29
- Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon $2.50
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Set a large oven-safe skillet on the counter if you have one; otherwise use a stovetop skillet plus a sheet pan.
- Peel 1 pound carrots and cut them on a sharp diagonal into long 1/2-inch pieces for better roasting and a more elegant look. Cut 1 pound broccoli crown into medium florets with some stem attached. Thinly slice 1/2 pound jumbo red onion, dividing it in half. Dice 1 Gala apple into small 1/4-inch cubes. Finely chop 2 garlic cloves and 1/4 bunch parsley.
- Toss the 1 pound carrots and the 1 pound broccoli florets with oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Scatter half of the sliced 1/2 pound red onion over the vegetables. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until the carrots are tender and the broccoli is browned at the edges with a little char.
- While the vegetables begin roasting, pat dry the 1 pound pork tenderloin. Season it all over with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat with a little oil. Sear the pork tenderloin for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well browned all around.
- Transfer the seared 1 pound pork tenderloin to the oven, either in the oven-safe skillet or on a small pan. Roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the center reaches about 145°F. Remove it and rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
- While the pork rests, place the skillet back on the stove over medium heat. Add the remaining half of the sliced red onion and cook for 2 minutes until lightly softened. Add the diced 1 Gala apple and cook 1 to 2 minutes more so it softens slightly but still keeps some shape and bite.
- Add the chopped 2 garlic cloves to the skillet and stir for 20 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and a small splash of water, scraping up any browned pork bits from the pan. Cook briefly until the apples and onions look glossy, not mushy. Stir in the chopped 1/4 bunch parsley and season with salt and pepper. The relish should be bright, lightly sweet, and still textured.
- Slice the rested pork tenderloin into medallions about 1/2 inch thick. Fan the slices across each plate. Arrange the roasted carrots in a neat pile to one side and the charred broccoli opposite for contrast in color and shape.
- Spoon the warm apple-red onion relish over the pork, letting a little fall onto the plate for a restaurant-style finish. Sprinkle with any remaining parsley and serve right away.
Cook time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: Approximately 540 calories per serving. Roughly 43g protein, 19g fat, 42g carbohydrates, 8g fiber. High protein, vegetable-forward, and moderate in calories for a full plated dinner.
Drink pairing: Pour Pinot Noir or dry Rosé. Pinot Noir loves pork and apples, and a dry Rosé keeps the meal lively, especially with the sweet roasted carrots and slightly charred broccoli.