Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Dinner

Make-ahead freezer meals are what keep my head above water most nights, and nothing saves a busy weeknight like an easy sheet-pan meal you can throw in the oven. Our Pork Tenderloin Sheet-Pan Dinner is fast, tasty, and ready to eat in 45 minutes. Throw it in the oven while you give the babies a bath, take the dogs for a walk, or sit and relax with your significant other, and then come back to the table to share a meal.

Sheet pan freezer meals save us so much time and energy when life gets crazy! Other options we really enjoy include Mediterranean Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner, Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken, Sheet Pan Beef and Broccoli Freezer Meal or this Sweet and Sour Meatballs Sheet Pan Recipe.

I like to always have a variety of freezer meals on hand which is where the Freezer Meals 101 Club comes in so handy with new ideas all the time!

Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Recipe

Ingredients for your Freezer Bag

• 2 pounds of pork tenderloin
• 4 large carrots
• 1 onion
• salt. and pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 sprigs rosemary

Ingredients to Add When You Cook

• 2-3 cups of baby potatoes

Assembly Instructions

1. Cut the pork tenderloin in half so that it will fit in the bag.
2. Dice four large carrots.
3. Dice the onion.
4. Finely chop the rosemary sprigs.
5. Melt the honey in the microwave for thirty seconds if it is solid.
6. Combine all of the ingredients in the bag, remove the air, and seal the bag. Mix the ingredients together so that the meat is covered with the spices and liquids inside the bag.

Baking Instructions

1. Thaw the bag the night before you want to bake it by placing it in the refrigerator.
2. Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil to cut down on the mess.
3. Dump the bag contents onto the baking sheet.
4. Dice the potatoes and add them to the pan, stirring them to coat the potatoes in the sauce and spices.
5. Bake your pork tenderloin sheet pan for 45-50 minutes. 
6. Let everything rest for 5 minutes, and then slice pork into 1 1/2-inch slices to serve it. 

Can I use a pork shoulder instead?

Pork shoulder needs to be cooked low and slow because of the density of fat marbling in this particular cut of meat. It lends itself well to slow cooking, smoking, or slow-roasting but not work as well for quick cooking such as this sheet pan recipe. Many people think that pork tenderloin and pork shoulder are interchangeable, but pork tenderloin has less fat and dries out more easily when cooked for long periods.

I can’t find baby potatoes. What type should I use?

Red potatoes are the best substitute for baby potatoes because they are firm, don’t need peeled, and keep their shape when diced and baked. Russet potatoes might work, but they need to be peeled when you dice them, and can get too mushy by the time the pork is baked.

Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Recipe Ideas

We love this recipe just as it is, but you might find you want to change things up from time to time and enjoy some variety. It is pretty easy to change up this recipe!

• Change your winter vegetable. Instead of potatoes, you can use sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or even acorn squash.
• Try different herbs. Rosemary is one option, but any fresh herb is going to be lovely and add a different flavor profile. Thyme, sage, dill, or basil can all work in this dish. Dry herbs like an Herbs de Provence blend can also work, but you will need to use more since they do not carry as much flavor.
• Spice things up! Bring some heat with the addition of ancho chili powder, red pepper flakes, diced hot peppers such as habanero peppers, or a dash of hot sauce in the liquid mix.
• Try different sauce variations. We’ve kept it really simple with vinegar and oil, but that means any vinaigrette could be used as a substitute. You could also purchase a sauce typically used for stir fry or marinade to keep things really easy.

How do I store leftover Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Dinner?

Place all of the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. If you want an easy meal for someone to take to work, store it in individual portions.

Can I freeze roasted pork tenderloin?

Yes. You can save all of the leftovers in one large container or in individual containers and freeze them for up to three months.

How to reheat Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan leftovers?

Refrigerated leftovers for this dish can be tossed in a skillet to reheat everything. The microwave can be used for one or two minutes but might dry out the pork or make it chewy.

Frozen leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for two minutes at a time until thawed and thoroughly hot. Reheated pork should be at least 165ºF for safety.

What to serve with a Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan meal?

This delicious recipe will really stand on its own, but you can always add a tasty bread or light salad for balance. Try one of these favorites:

Garlic Bread. Make your own garlic to freeze and enjoy later!

Southern Cornbread. There is just nothing else like this bread, and it brings so much comfort to the table.