Dinner · American · 4 servings
Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage and Apples
Pork tenderloin seared then roasted with shredded cabbage, apple, and onion; thyme seasoned and finished with a lime squeeze before the oven. Distinct from the pork chops + cabbage card. Public yield 4 servings (scaled from household 3). Source: Cook It Anyway · Chef Merin.
Prep 10 minCook 20 minTotal 30 mineasy
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Ingredients
Amounts are for 4 household servings. Sodium model: 1/2 tsp table salt per serving (not added as an ingredient line).
- 1.33 to 1.67 lb pork tenderloin
- 2/3 head green cabbage, shredded
- 1 1/3 apple, sliced
- 1 1/3 onion, chopped
- 1 1/3 tbsp avocado oil
- 2/3 lime
- dried thyme, to taste
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Grab first: Bagged shredded cabbage, pre-trimmed pork tenderloin
Directions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Season tenderloin with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet; sear tenderloin on all sides.
- Add cabbage, apple, and onion around the pork; squeeze lime over the pan.
- Transfer to oven 12–15 minutes until pork is cooked through.
- Rest, slice, and serve over the cabbage mix.
Source: Cook It Anyway · Chef Merin.
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