Baked Pork Loin With Potatoes And Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 cups onions, cut in wedges (about 1/2 pound or 2 medium)
• 2 cups potatoes, diced (about 12 ounces or 2 medium)
• 2 cups baby carrots (or 3/4 pound regular carrots, sliced)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
• 1 1/4 pounds pork loin
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix onions, potatoes, carrots, 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Arrange veggies around the edge of a 9x13-inch pan and place in the oven.
4. 4 Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to make a rub.
5. 5 Sprinkle rub over pork loin and press gently to adhere.
6. 6 Heat remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork loin on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. 7 Transfer pork to center of pan with veggies. Bake for 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F.
8. 8 Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.