Cooking a romantic dinner for two can be a delightful experience, and what could be better than a flavorful pork tenderloin accompanied by roasted sweet potatoes? This article will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with a comprehensive guide to preparing a tender and juicy pork tenderloin paired with perfectly roasted sweet potatoes. We will uncover the secrets of selecting the finest ingredients, marinating the tenderloin to perfection, and achieving a succulent and golden-brown exterior while maintaining a tender and flavorful interior. Additionally, we will explore the art of roasting sweet potatoes to achieve a caramelized exterior and a soft, fluffy inside. Get ready to impress your loved one with this delectable dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Meld Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasonings for this Mediterranean twist on meat and potatoes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the garlic. Add sweet potatoes and onions; toss to coat. Spread in 9x13-inch pan. Roast uncovered 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, brush pork tenderloins with 1/2 tablespoon oil. In small bowl, stir together 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt and the Parmesan cheese.
- Move vegetables to center of pan; place 1 pork tenderloin on each side. Sprinkle seasoning mixture evenly over pork. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork.
- Roast uncovered 20 to 25 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 155°F. Cover pan with foil; let stand 5 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F, and pork will be easier to carve.)
- Cut pork into 1-inch-thick slices; arrange on platter with sweet potatoes and onions. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN AND SWEET POTATO SHEET PAN DINNER
Solve your weeknight dinner dilemma with this flavorful, healthy sheet pan meal. I love pork tenderloin, and I adore it even more when it's surrounded by roasted veggies and has virtually ZERO cleanup! #sheetpandinners #porktenderloin #eatpork
Provided by Chef Alli
Categories Main Course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and spices; reserve 2 tablespoons. Add sweet potatoes, onions and melted butter to bowl; toss well to coat, then spread over a large foil-lined or parchment-lined rimmed sheet pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray; roast for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rub pork tenderloins with the reserved seasoning mixture. Push sweet potatoes and onions to the sides of the sheet pan, placing the pork tenderloins in the center.
- Roast tenderloin for 20-22 minutes or until pork is 140-145 degrees F at center when tested with an instant-read meat thermometer, and sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
- Tent pork tenderloins with foil and let them rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing them into medallions. Serve with sweet potatoes and onions alongside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 95 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 302 mg, Sodium 646 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROAST PORK TENDERLOIN RECIPE WITH BROWN SUGAR SWEET POTATOES
Make weeknight dinners a breeze with our roast pork tenderloin recipe that calls for just 10 minutes of prep time. We love pork recipes like our BBQ pulled pork, and even more so when they're complemented by tender brown sugar sweet potatoes. Brown sugar, chili powder, cinnamon, and a touch of garlic combine to create a mouthwatering pork tenderloin rub that's equally sweet and spicy. With both the meat and sweet potatoes cooked together on one sheet pan, this roasted pork tenderloin recipe makes for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup any night of the week. Pair this juicy roasted pork tenderloin with a side salad for a complete meal, and for other pork tenderloin side dishes, try our recipes for grilled mushroom bundles and easy smoked vegetables.
Provided by McCormick
Categories Entrees,
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix brown sugar and seasonings in large bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons. Add sweet potatoes, onions and butter to bowl; toss to coat well. Arrange on large, shallow, foil-lined baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
- Roast 10 minutes. Rub pork tenderloin with reserved seasoning mixture. Push sweet potatoes and onions to one side of pan. Place pork tenderloin on other side.
- Roast 25 minutes or until pork is desired doneness and sweet potatoes are tender. Slice pork and serve with sweet potatoes and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 Calories
ROAST PORK AND SWEET POTATOES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Pierce the pork all over with a fork. Combine the brown sugar, sage, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a bowl; rub all over the pork.
- Toss the sweet potatoes and onion with 2 tablespoons olive oil and the cayenne on a baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper. Roast, tossing once, until golden, 20 minutes; set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook, turning, until golden, 5 minutes; transfer to the baking sheet with the vegetables (reserve the skillet). Roast until the sweet potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 11 to 13 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the broth to the skillet; bring to a simmer over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in the mustard, chives and a few grinds of black pepper. Slice the pork; drizzle with the pan sauce. Serve with the roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 93 milligrams, Sodium 593 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED GRAPES AND MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Steps:
- For the Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Grapes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook the bacon lardon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and drain on a towel-lined plate. Reserve the bacon for the potatoes. Reserve the skillet with bacon fat to cook the pork.
- Toast the fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind into a fine powder.
- Season the pork generously with salt and pepper. Return the large skillet with bacon fat to medium-high heat. Place the pork in the pan and cook on all sides until rich golden brown, about 8 minutes. Remove the pork from the pan, dust the pork with the toasted ground fennel seeds, and place on a sheet pan fitted with a rack. Roast in the oven until the internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F, about 14 minutes. Allow to rest 10 minutes until ready to serve.
- Drain the fat from the skillet and place over medium-low heat. Add the extra-virgin olive oil and shallots and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt then pour in the port and scrape with a wooden spoon to release the bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the grapes and cook the grapes until they split and let out their juices, about 10 minutes.
- Add half of the chicken stock, let it reduce slightly, then add the remaining stock and let cook until sauce is reduced by half and thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Taste and re-season if needed.
- For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot and cover with cool water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and return the cooked potatoes to the pot.
- Add the heavy cream and butter and combine with a hand mixer until smooth. Mash with a potato masher. Add the brown sugar, heavy cream and cumin and mix with a spatula to combine. Season to taste with salt. Add the cayenne, cumin, light brown sugar, reserved bacon and some salt and fold to combine.
- Slice the pork on a bias. Serve with the sweet potatoes and top with the grapes, sauce and chives.
SLOW COOKER PORK LOIN ROAST WITH BROWN SUGAR AND SWEET POTATOES
One of my favorite recipes passed on to me from a friend many years ago. This pork loin roast with brown sugar is easy to prepare and when it's done, it's so delicious! Serve with a green vegetable or salad and dinner rolls.
Provided by galet09
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix pork rub seasoning and Chinese five-spice powder together in a small bowl. Rub all over pork roast.
- Place sweet potatoes into the bottom of a slow cooker; add brown sugar and butter. Place roast on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on Low until roast is fork-tender, 6 to 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 94.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 214.3 mg, Sugar 21 g
SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
Jazz up your pork tenderloin with this spicy-sweet combo of apples, cider, sweet potatoes, and as much or as little heat as your palate requires! This easy oven dish only needs one other pot to reduce the sauce on top of the stove. It is large enough for a crowd or for leftovers later in the week. Add a green veggie or a salad, and some crusty dinner bread, and you are good to go!
Provided by Bibi
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Pork Tenderloin Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix together 1 tablespoon ginger, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create a rub. Rub combined seasonings on all sides of the pork tenderloins, using the entire amount.
- Place apples and sweet potatoes in the bottom of the prepared pan; dot with butter.
- Mix together apple cider, lime juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over apples and sweet potatoes and place tenderloins on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Ladle cooking liquid over apples and sweet potatoes, turn tenderloins over, and continue baking until pork is slightly pink at the center, about 20 minutes longer. A meat thermometer placed in the center of the thickest tenderloin should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Remove apples and sweet potatoes to a serving platter using a slotted spoon. Place tenderloins on top and cover with aluminum foil.
- Pour cooking liquid from the baking dish into a 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until liquid comes to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is reduced by one half, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Drizzle sauce over pork, apples, and sweet potatoes. Slice tenderloins and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
PORK TENDERLOINS WITH ROASTED POTATOES
My mother found this delicious recipe many years ago, when I was a teenager. Now I make it for my husband, Bob, who adores it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Place half of the marinade in each of two resealable plastic bags. Add pork to one bag and potatoes to the other bag. Seal bags and turn to coat; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. Drain and discard marinades. Place meat and potatoes in a greased 2-qt. broiler-safe baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Broil 5 in. from heat for 4-5 minutes or until potatoes are tender and a thermometer inserted in pork reads 160°. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts :
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH APPLES AND SWEET POTATOES
I found this recipe in the 2007 Taste of Home The Busy Family Cookbook, but tweaked it for just the 2 of us!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F, then coat the inside of a 9"x9" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine salt, cinnamon, cardamom & pepper.
- In a large bowl, place the sweet potato slices & sprinkle them with just 1/2 teaspoon of the spice mixture & just 1 1/2 teaspoons of the oil, then toss to coat.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer in the prepared baking pan, then bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the pork tenderloin in half, then rub the remaining oil over the pork, before coating it with the remaining spice mixture.
- Place the coated pork halves over the sweet potato slices & bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut each apple into 8 wedges, & when the pork has baked for 15 minutes, turn the pork over & arrange the apples around the meat.
- Bake another 15 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 145 degrees F ~ That's my reading, but if you're a traditionalist, you'll want it to read 160 degrees F!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.7, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 708, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 25.9, Protein 36.8
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES AND PEARS
This is a family favorite in my home. My parents love it, my siblings and their wives love it, and my husband and my son love it. Hope you do, too!
Provided by StrikingEyes00
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Parboil potatoes to soften slightly.
- Spray baking dish with cook spray.
- Season the pork tenderloin on all sides with garlic salt and pepper.
- Add the pork tenderloins and surround with sweet potatoes and pears.
- drizzle oil over vegetables.
- Sprinkle rosemary and sage over pork tenderloin (I actually flip the tenderloins so that the herbs are on all sides).
- Cook in oven for 25-35 minutes.
- Let rest out of oven for 10 minutes before slicing.
PORK WITH SWEET POTATOES
With sweet potatoes, dried cranberries and apple slices, this colorful pork dish is especially popular during fall and winter. -Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. Cut tenderloin into 12 slices; pound each with a meat mallet to 1/4-in. thickness. Dip pork in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown pork in batches. Remove from pan., Add sweet potatoes, cranberries and broth to same pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender. Stir in mustard. , Return pork to pan; add apple and green onions. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-6 minutes or until pork and sweet potatoes are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut sweet potatoes from the grocery store.
- If you don't have a roasting pan, you can use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- For a crispy crust on the pork tenderloin, sear it in a hot skillet before roasting.
- To prevent the sweet potatoes from burning, toss them with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper before roasting.
- If you want a sweeter glaze, add a little honey or maple syrup to the Dijon mustard.
- For a more flavorful glaze, use a variety of herbs and spices, such as rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder.
Conclusion:
This pork tenderloin with roasted sweet potatoes recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The pork tenderloin is juicy and tender, while the sweet potatoes are perfectly roasted and caramelized. The Dijon mustard glaze adds a tangy sweetness to the dish, and the fresh herbs add a pop of flavor. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.
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