Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin and Veggies

Tenderloins are one of our secret weapons in the kitchen. This recipe is flavorful, filling, and it’s super easy to just toss everything together and get it into the oven. It’s the perfect solution for when you’re tired of chicken but still want something that doesn’t take forever to make!

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This easy sheet pan meal is loaded with green veggies, onions, and potatoes. They all cook at about the same rate, so they are a perfect match. Have a picky eater? You can always swap out veggies to suit your own personal taste preferences. You can also keep your veggies separated on the sheet pan so it’s easy for that one picky little eater to get only the things they want.

Ingredient Notes

• Pork Tenderloin: These typically come trimmed and ready to go. If you happen to get a tenderloin with a little skin or extra fat feel free to trim it off.
• Olive Oil: Any neutral oil will work, but we recommend the flavor of olive oil.
• Potatoes: Small yellow potatoes roast up beautifully with crispy edges. You can also use small baby red potatoes. Just make sure to cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Red Onion: Red onion adds a nice pop of color and a slightly sweeter flavor, but white onion could also work.
• Zucchini: Yellow squash or even broccoli could be good alternatives. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Asparagus: Use fresh asparagus for the best, crisp texture. Cut into 2-inch pieces.

Pork Tenderloin vs. Pork Loin

Pork tenderloin is a small, thin strip of meat that comes from the backbone area. It is always sold boneless and only weighs 1 to 1 1/2 pounds. Pork tenderloin is the most tender cut of pork. It is best suited for quick cooking using high heat.

Pork loin is a large, lean piece of meat cut from the back area. It is best suited for cooking over medium heat or slow-roasted in the oven.

Pork tenderloin and pork loin cannot be used interchangeably.  

Pink is Right!

Can pork tenderloin be a little pink? Yes! And it actually SHOULD be a pale pink color in the middle. The USDA recommends that pork be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

At 145 degrees Fahrenheit, you will have the juiciest pork tenderloin possible which will be a pale shade of pink in the center, but still fully safe to eat. Even overcooked tenderloin can still have a pink hue. Remember, pork is a red meat like beef.

Baking Sheet

For the best results, use a sturdy, rimmed sheet pan that’s at least 13×18 inches. This gives your chicken and vegetables plenty of room to roast evenly without steaming.

Using a smaller pan, like a 9×13, can overcrowd the ingredients and leave you with soggy veggies. If your pan is smaller, it’s best to divide everything between two pans to ensure everything roasts properly.