A fast Kentucky-in-March supper that leans into seasonal cabbage, carrots, potatoes, and pork tenderloin. The pork gets a sweet-savory skillet glaze while roasted cabbage wedges and crispy potatoes make it feel hearty without being heavy.
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Ingredients
- Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin 1 lb $3.99/lb sale
- Green Cabbage 1 lb $0.99/lb
- Russet Potato 1 lb $0.99/lb
- Jumbo Sweet Onion 1 lb $1.59/lb
- Large Gala Apple 1 apple $1.49/lb
- Parsley 1/2 bunch $1.29
- Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves $2.49/5 ct
Instructions
- Prep 1 pound Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Tenderloin ($3.99/lb sale) by trimming any silver skin and cutting it into 6 to 8 medallions. Pat dry and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut 1 pound Russet Potato ($0.99/lb) into 3/4-inch chunks, cut 1 pound Green Cabbage ($0.99/lb) into 4 wedges, and slice 1/2 pound of 1 pound Jumbo Sweet Onion ($1.59/lb) into thick wedges. Toss the potatoes and onion with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on one side of a sheet pan. Rub the cabbage wedges with 1 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt and place on the other side.
- Roast the 1 pound Russet Potato, 1/2 pound Jumbo Sweet Onion, and 1 pound Green Cabbage at 425°F for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes and carefully turn the cabbage wedges, then roast 10 to 15 minutes more until the potatoes are browned and the cabbage edges are deeply caramelized.
- While the vegetables roast, core and finely dice 1 Large Gala Apple ($1.49/lb). Mince 2 cloves from Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs ($2.49/5 ct). Chop 1/2 bunch Parsley ($1.29).
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the 1 pound pork tenderloin medallions for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the skillet to medium. Add the diced 1 Large Gala Apple, the remaining 1/2 pound sliced Jumbo Sweet Onion, and the 2 minced garlic cloves with a small pinch of salt. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Add 1/2 cup water and scrape up the browned bits. Return the 1 pound pork tenderloin medallions and any juices to the skillet. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes, spooning the apple-onion mixture over the pork, until the pork is just cooked through.
- Finish the skillet with half of the 1/2 bunch chopped Parsley. Serve the glazed pork medallions with the roasted cabbage wedges and crispy potatoes, scattering the remaining parsley over everything.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-15
Health notes: About 650-750 calories per serving. High in protein, with fiber from cabbage and potatoes. To lighten it further, use a little less oil and serve extra cabbage in place of some potatoes.
Drink pairing: A juicy Pinot Noir works beautifully with the browned pork and sweet onion notes, while an off-dry Riesling is a smart pick if you like the apple-cider style glaze and caramelized cabbage.