Oven: Rosemary-Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Cabbage & Apples + Roasted Gold Potatoes
Classic comfort with a Kentucky-winter vibe: juicy pork tenderloin (sale) roasted with rosemary, paired with caramelized cabbage and apples. It’s cozy, a little sweet-savory, and uses peak winter produce.
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- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin, 1 lb (sale price) 1 lb $2.99
- Green Cabbage, 1 lb 1 lb (about 1/2 small head), thin-sliced $0.99
- Honeycrisp Apple (any from list) 1 large, cored and sliced $2.49-$3.49
- Simple Truth Organic® Rosemary, 0.5 oz 1 tbsp chopped (or 1 tsp dried) $2.49
- Spice World® Fresh Diced Garlic, 5 oz 2 tsp $3.49
- Kroger® Gold Potatoes, 5 lb (sale) 2 medium gold potatoes (~12 oz total), cut into wedges $4.29
- Pantry: Dijon or whole-grain mustard 1 tbsp
- Pantry: apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar) 1 tbsp
- Pantry: olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
- Pantry: salt + black pepper to taste
- Optional: butter 1 tbsp (for finishing cabbage)
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup. Slice ~1 lb cabbage thin. Slice 1 large apple. Cut 2 medium gold potatoes (~12 oz) into wedges. Chop 1 tbsp fresh rosemary. Measure 2 tsp diced garlic.
- Season pork: Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin dry. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Dijon, 2 tsp diced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Roast potatoes + start pork (oven): Toss potato wedges with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. Put potatoes on one side of the sheet pan. Place the seasoned pork tenderloin on the other side. Roast 15 minutes.
- Add cabbage + apple: Toss sliced cabbage and sliced apple with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper. After the first 15 minutes, add cabbage/apple to the pan (spread out so it browns). Roast 12–18 minutes more, stirring cabbage once halfway, until pork hits 145°F in the thickest part and potatoes are tender.
- Quick pan-gloss for cabbage (optional but great): While pork rests, scrape cabbage/apple into a skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tbsp vinegar and 1 tbsp butter (optional). Toss 1–2 minutes until glossy and lightly tangy.
- Rest + serve: Rest pork 5–8 minutes, then slice. Plate with roasted potatoes and the cabbage-apple.
Health notes: ~600–750 calories per serving (depending on potato size and oil). Healthiness: Good protein, lots of veg; keep oil/butter moderate. Cabbage adds fiber and micronutrients.
Drink pairing: Wine: Pork + apple + rosemary loves medium-bodied whites or light reds. Try Chardonnay (unoaked/lean), Pinot Gris, or a juicy Beaujolais (Gamay). Local-ish option: if you spot a Kentucky winery dry Chardonnay, go for it; otherwise Beaujolais-Villages is a foolproof match.