Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

Juicy pork tenderloin oven-roasted with sliced apples and fresh sage, creating a sweet and savory dinner perfect for any night. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 3 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch wedges apple
8 leaves, chopped fresh sage leaves
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth

The instant-read thermometer we’d check this pork with → Best Instant-Read Thermometers for 2026: Fast, Accurate Picks Under $100

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb pork tenderloin dry and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Sear the pork tenderloin on all sides for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 3: Remove pork briefly; add 1 large sliced apple, 8 chopped fresh sage leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 2 minutes until apples start to soften.
Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
Step 5: Nestle the pork tenderloin back into the skillet among the apples and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Step 6: Remove from oven, tent pork with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted apples and pan sauce.