Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples and Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Juicy pork tenderloin roasted with sweet apples and aromatic thyme, creating a perfect balance of savory and fruity flavors. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, apples, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 medium, cored and sliced apples
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 3, smashed garlic cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Rub 1 lb pork tenderloin all over with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place the pork in a roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Arrange 2 sliced medium apples, 3 smashed garlic cloves, and 4 fresh thyme sprigs around the pork.
3. Step 3: Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning the apples once halfway through, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tbsp honey.
5. Step 5: Remove the pork and apples from the oven and drizzle the honey-vinegar mixture over them. Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
6. Step 6: Serve the sliced pork tenderloin with roasted apples and pan juices spooned over the top.