Sheet Pan Roasted Pork With Apples And Sweet Potatoes
A comforting, one-pan meal featuring tender roasted pork nestled among naturally sweet apples and earthy sweet potatoes. Finished with a hint of warming cinnamon to bring these grounding, seasonal flavors together.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthJoint discomfort
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Before you start
Your 40-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors actually deepen beautifully overnight.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and line…
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Chop the sweet potatoes
Chop the sweet potatoes, apples, and red onion into uniform 1-inch cubes.
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Place the chopped produce on the baking…
Place the chopped produce on the baking sheet, drizzle generously with olive oil, and toss with salt, black pepper, and a heavy pinch of ground cinnamon until evenly coated. Spread them out to the edges of the pan.
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Pat the pork tenderloin dry
Pat the pork tenderloin dry. Rub it all over with a little more olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a dash of cinnamon. Place the pork directly in the center of the baking sheet, nestled among the apples and vegetables.
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Roast for 20 to 25 minutes
Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the thickest part of the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
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Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the pork rest on a cutting board for at least 5 minutes before slicing into medallions. Serve the sliced pork alongside the roasted apples and sweet potatoes.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
The 5-minute resting time is crucial…
The 5-minute resting time is crucial for pork tenderloin; it allows the juices to redistribute so the meat stays tender, rather than drying out on the plate.
Store leftovers in an airtight container…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The flavors actually deepen beautifully overnight.
Leave the skin on your apples…
Leave the skin on your apples and sweet potatoes to retain their dietary fiber and joint-supporting antioxidants.
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