Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork with Roasted Apples and Onions
Tender pork loin roasted with a tangy mustard glaze alongside caramelized apples and onions. This american-inspired french ready in about 45 minutes pairs pork loin, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar 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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds pork loin
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 medium, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges apples
- 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch rings red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp honey until smooth.
- Step 2: Place 1.5 pounds pork loin on a rimmed sheet pan and brush all over with the mustard glaze. Toss 2 sliced apples and 1 sliced red onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then spread evenly around the pork.
- Step 3: Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the apples and onions are tender and caramelized. Let pork rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the roasted fruit and vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork with Roasted Apples and Onions 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 Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork with Roasted Apples and Onions?
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 loin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork with Roasted Apples and Onions?
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 Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork with Roasted Apples and Onions 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.
What goes well with Sheet Pan Mustard-Glazed Pork with Roasted Apples and Onions?
American french like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This was my go-to dinner for busy weeks! The mustard glaze made the pork juicy, and the apples caramelized perfectly with the onions.
- ★★★★★
My husband loved it so much he asked for seconds! Easy sheet-pan meal that felt fancy without much effort.
- ★★★★☆
Perfect for hosting friends—minimal cleanup and everyone raved about the apple-onion combo. Just needed a pinch more garlic.









