Bacon-Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Caraway’d Cabbage and Apples

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pork Tenderloin

Start by preheating your oven to 450°F and position the rack in the upper third. Season the pork tenderloin generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wrap the tenderloin with bacon strips, ensuring they cover the meat well.

2. Combine Veggies and Apples

In a large baking dish or cast-iron skillet, combine the smashed garlic cloves, red cabbage wedges, quartered apples, caraway seeds, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until the vegetables are well coated.

3. Roast Pork and Vegetables

Nestle the bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin in the center of the dish, surrounded by the cabbage and apple mixture. Place the dish in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes. The pork should reach an internal temperature of 145°F, with the bacon crisped and the pork a perfect medium-rare.

4. Rest and Serve

Once cooked, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Before serving, toss the roasted cabbage and apples with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar to add a tangy finish that complements the savory pork.