Smoky Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potato and Apples

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

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A flavorful sheet pan pork tenderloin seasoned with smoked paprika, roasted alongside sweet potatoes and apples for a balanced, autumnal meal. This American-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, sweet potatoes, apple for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork tenderloin
2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
1 large, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges apple
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp leaves fresh thyme
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Rub the spice mixture evenly over all sides of the 1 lb pork tenderloin.
Step 4: On the prepared sheet pan, arrange 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes and 1 large sliced apple.
Step 5: Drizzle the vegetables and apple with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; toss gently to coat.
Step 6: Place the pork tenderloin in the center of the pan among the vegetables.
Step 7: Roast for 25-30 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and the sweet potatoes are tender and caramelized.
Step 8: Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle 1 tbsp honey over the pork and produce while still warm.
Step 9: Let the pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing; serve with the roasted sweet potatoes and apples.