Sheet-Pan Apaki: Smoky Pork & Pepper
Greek-style smoked pork wrapped around sweet pepper strips, finished with a char and a squeeze of lemon. A rustic, salty dinner that tastes way more impressive than it takes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin or thick-cut pork chops
- 2 whole red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 425°F. Slice peppers into 1/2-inch strips, removing seeds and stems.
- 2
Pat pork dry. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- 3
Divide pepper strips into 2–3 bundles. Wrap each pork piece tightly around a bundle, securing with toothpicks if needed.
- 4
Drizzle wrapped pork with olive oil. Spread on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- 5
Roast 12–14 minutes until pork reaches 145°F internal temp and edges char slightly.
- 6
Remove from oven. Squeeze lemon over top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- sharp knife
- meat thermometer
- toothpicks (optional)
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