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Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Sweet Potatoes
A perfectly balanced sweet and savory sheet pan dinner featuring tender pork tenderloin, caramelized apples, and hearty sweet potatoes roasted together with warming spices. Minimal prep and cleanup make this a weeknight winner.
Prep 20 min
Cook 35 min
Total 55 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Pork and Veggies
- 1 pork tenderloin (about 1.25 lbs)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and cut into wedges
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat and Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread them on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Roast Sweet Potatoes
Roast the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes.
- 4
Prepare Pork and Apples/Onions
While the sweet potatoes roast, pat the pork tenderloin dry. Rub it with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. In the same bowl (no need to wash), toss the apple wedges and red onion wedges with a pinch more salt and pepper. Add the pork tenderloin, apple wedges, and red onion wedges to the baking sheet with the partially roasted sweet potatoes. Arrange in a single layer.
- 5
Finish Roasting
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C) and the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve the sliced pork with the roasted apples, onions, and sweet potatoes.
Nutrition per serving: 500 cal · 35g protein · 50g carbs · 20g fat · 9g fiber
