A cozy, Northwest-winter sheet-pan dinner with crisp-edged pork, sweet-tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts—all done in one oven run. Big flavor, minimal dishes.
Details
Ingredients
- Kroger® Boneless Natural Fresh Pork Sirloins (about 1 lb) 1 lb $1.99/lb (sale)
- Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb (about 3 heaping cups, 3/4-in cubes) $1.99/lb
- Fresh Cut Brussels Sprout Bake (or fresh Brussels sprouts if you prefer) 1 pack (9.2 oz) or 10–12 oz Brussels sprouts, halved $6.00
- Simple Truth Organic® Fuji apples (bag) or Organic Fuji apple (each) 1 large apple, cored and cut into 8 wedges $4.19/2 lb (bag)
- Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 onion, cut into thick wedges $1.49/lb
- Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 2 cloves, minced $1.99/3 ct
- Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Dried thyme (or Herbes de Provence) 1 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1/2 tsp
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- Prep veg: Toss butternut squash and Brussels sprouts (and onion wedges) with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread out on the pan; keep the center relatively open for the pork.
- Season pork: Pat pork dry. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix Dijon, vinegar, remaining garlic, and 1/2 tbsp olive oil. Rub over pork.
- Roast: Place pork in the open space on the sheet pan. Roast 18–22 minutes.
- Add apples: Pull the pan out, scatter apple wedges over the vegetables, and toss lightly in the pan drippings. Return to oven 8–12 minutes, until pork hits 145°F internal and the squash is tender and browned at edges.
- Rest + serve: Rest pork 5 minutes, slice, and serve with the roasted squash, Brussels sprouts, onions, and apples. Spoon any pan juices over the top.
Health notes: ~750–900 kcal per serving (depends on oil). Fairly balanced: good protein, fiber from sprouts/apples; moderate sodium if you season aggressively. Add a side salad to lighten.
Drink pairing: Wine: Washington State Riesling (off-dry) from Chateau Ste. Michelle pairs beautifully with pork + apples.