Pork, Apple, and Potato Bake

Pork, Apple, and Potato Bake

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 50 minutes
FEEDS: 2-3 people

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg or ground cardamom (optional, if well tolerated)
• ¼ teaspoon of pepper (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon of onion powder (optional)
• 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1½ lbs of pork tenderloin
• 2 large tart apples, peeled

DIRECTIONS:

1. Set oven to 425°F and coat the inside of a 9x9-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
3. Place the potato slices in a large bowl and sprinkle them with ½ teaspoon of the spices and ½ teaspoon of olive oil, then toss the contents.
4. Arrange the potato slices at the bottom of the pan, then bake uncovered for 10 minutes.
5. Cut the pork tenderloin in half, then rub the remaining olive oil over the pork, before coating it with the remainder of the spice mixture. Place the coated pork halves over the potato slices and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cut each apple into 8 wedges.
7. After 15 minutes, remove the pan. Flip the pork to the opposite side and add the apple wedges.
8. Continue baking for another 15 minutes.
9. Remove pan from oven and let cool. Slice pork and serve with potatoes and apples.