Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sage Relish

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Juicy pork tenderloin oven-roasted and topped with a warm apple and sage relish, highlighting regional autumn flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 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 350 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium, peeled and diced apple
1 small, finely chopped yellow onion
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin 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. Sear pork for 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
Step 3: Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and roast pork for 15-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove pork and let rest.
Step 4: While pork roasts, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
Step 5: Add 2 peeled and diced medium apples, 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Cook for 5 minutes until apples soften.
Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar and cook for another 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Step 7: Serve pork tenderloin sliced, topped with warm apple and sage relish.