Scanian-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Root Vegetable Mash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-13 · Updated 2026-04-13

Tender pork loin roasted with Scanian-inspired spices, paired with a creamy mash of roasted root vegetables for a hearty meal. This Danish-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 475 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

• 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin
• 3, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces carrots
• 2, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces parsnips
• 1, quartered onion
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp, chopped dill
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped parsnips, and 1 quartered onion with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Roast vegetables for 25 minutes until tender and golden at edges.
3. Step 3: Rub 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin with 1 tbsp dill, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp 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 for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Step 5: Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
6. Step 6: While pork rests, mash roasted vegetables with 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
7. Step 7: Slice pork, serve with vegetable mash, and drizzle with pan juices.