Maple Roast Pork

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 pound pork tenderloin, tied with cooking twine, if desired
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• teaspoons whole-grain mustard
• 2 large Fuji or similar apples (about 1 pound), peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch wedges
• 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• Vegetable oil cooking spray