Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Apples

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Succulent pork tenderloin seared and finished in the oven alongside sweet roasted carrots and apples for a balanced Whole30 dinner. This whole30 (gluten free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork tenderloin, carrots, apple 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 4 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 4 peeled and cut carrots and 1 large cored apple cut into wedges with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 3/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Roast carrots and apples in the oven for 10 minutes while preparing the pork.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 1 lb pork tenderloin and season all over with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork tenderloin on all sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet with pork to the oven alongside the roasting vegetables and cook for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
  6. Step 6: Remove pork from oven, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over roasted carrots and apples, then slice pork and serve with the vegetables.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Apples take to make?

Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Apples?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep pork tenderloin from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Apples?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Apples for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Pan-Seared Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Carrots and Apples whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, gluten free, dairy free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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