Maple Roast Pork
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This maple roast pork is a delicious high-protein dinner that balances savoury notes with the natural sweetness of autumn produce. By roasting the pork tenderloin alongside seasonal apples and sweet potatoes, you create a complete, nutritious meal on a single baking tray. The simple glaze, made with whole-grain mustard and cider vinegar, cuts through the richness of the meat while helping the exterior caramelise beautifully under the heat.
Perfect for a wholesome family supper or a post-workout meal, this dish is as practical as it is flavourful. The lean pork remains tender and juicy thanks to a short resting time, while the sweet potatoes provide a satisfying, slow-release carbohydrate source. Serve this vibrant traybake exactly as it is for a stress-free evening meal that requires minimal washing up.
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Ingredients for Maple Roast Pork
450g pork tenderloin, tied with cooking twine, if desired
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
Vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
teaspoons whole-grain mustard
2 large sweet potatoes (about 575g), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 large Fuji or similar apples (about 450g ), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch wedges
How to make Maple Roast Pork
Back to contentsPosition racks in upper and lower oven; heat oven to 232°C. Coat pork with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon thyme, 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper. Coat a rimmed sheet pan with cooking spray. Place pork in centre of pan; roast on upper rack until browned, 10 minutes. In a bowl, combine syrup, vinegar and mustard. In another bowl, toss sweet potatoes and apples with remaining 1 tablespoon thyme, 2 teaspoons oil, 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoons black pepper; spread in a single layer around pork on pan. Coat pork with half syrup mixture; place pan on lower rack; roast until pork's internal temperature reaches 145°, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate; cover loosely with foil; let rest 10 minutes. Turn sweet potatoes and apples; continue roasting until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Spoon remaining syrup mixture over pork; slice and serve with sweet potatoes and apples.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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28 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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UK recipe editors
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