Lean pork tenderloin gets a quick mustard-maple glaze (sweet, tangy, and very weeknight-friendly) while winter roots roast up caramelized. A bright apple-celery crunch on the side makes it feel like a bistro plate without the effort.
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Ingredients
- Boneless Pork Tenderloin (1 lb) 1 lb (about 1 tenderloin) $3.99 sale (reg $5.99)
- Butternut Squash 12 oz (about 3 cups 1-inch cubes) $1.49/lb sale (reg $1.79/lb)
- Simple Truth Organic Whole Carrots (16 oz) 8 oz (about 2 medium carrots), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces $1.50 sale (reg $1.79)
- Jumbo Sweet Onions 8 oz (about 1 small onion), cut into 1-inch wedges $1.49/lb sale (reg $1.99/lb)
- Large Granny Smith Apple - Each 1 apple, cored and thin-sliced $1.99/lb sale (reg $3.29/lb)
- Simple Truth Organic Celery Hearts (1 lb) 2 ribs celery, thin-sliced $2.99 sale (reg $4.99)
- Garlic (1 ct) 2 cloves, minced $0.60 sale (reg $0.69)
- Dijon mustard 1 1/2 Tbsp
- Maple syrup 1 Tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Olive oil 2 Tbsp, divided
- Salt + black pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Dried thyme (or fresh if you have) 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prep and heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- Prep the roast veg: cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes (about 12 oz). Peel and cut carrots into 1-inch pieces (about 8 oz). Cut sweet onion into 1-inch wedges (about 8 oz).
- Season veg on the sheet pan: toss squash, carrots, and onion with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Spread into an even layer.
- Roast veg for 20 minutes at 425°F, stirring once halfway.
- Make the glaze while veg roasts: in a small bowl mix 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Sear the pork on the stove: pat the 1 lb pork tenderloin dry, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear tenderloin 2–3 minutes per side (about 8–10 minutes total) until nicely browned.
- Glaze + finish in oven: pull the sheet pan out after the first 20 minutes. Push veggies to the sides, place seared pork in the center, and brush with all the glaze. Roast 12–18 minutes more, until pork reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- Rest and make the crunchy salad: rest pork 5–10 minutes. Toss 1 thin-sliced Granny Smith apple + 2 thin-sliced celery ribs with a pinch of salt, 1 tsp vinegar (from your pantry), and 1 tsp olive oil (optional).
- Slice and serve: slice pork into medallions. Plate with roasted squash/carrots/onion and the apple-celery crunch. Spoon any pan juices over the pork.
Health notes: ~650–800 calories per serving (depends on oil amount). Healthiness: High protein, lots of fiber/micronutrients from roots + apple; keep glaze to 1 Tbsp maple per person and go lighter on oil for a leaner plate.
Drink pairing: Wine: go for a medium-bodied red with bright acidity or an aromatic white that can handle mustard and a touch of sweetness. Great picks are Pinot Noir (Oregon/Willamette or Burgundy Bourgogne Rouge) or dry-ish Riesling (Finger Lakes). Local-ish: Boordy Vineyards (MD) makes a solid Pinot Noir/Charm City Red-style blend that works here.