Pork Roast with Apple
Transform your next dinner into a comforting yet elegant feast with this flavorful Pork Roast with Apple recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, the tender pork loin is seared to golden perfection before being roasted alongside caramelized onions, sweet apple slices, and aromatic fresh thyme. The dish is brought together with a rich, savory-sweet braising liquid of apple cider and chicken broth, creating a juicy, flavorful centerpiece for your table. Ready in just under two hours, this simple yet impressive roast is ideal for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve it with the warm caramelized apples and onions alongside the tasty pan juices for an unforgettable meal. Keywords: pork roast with apple, pork loin recipe, savory sweet pork roast, dinner ideas, caramelized apple pork.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 3 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the pork loin roast dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ground cinnamon. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the pork roast.
Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the apple slices and cook for another 3 minutes until they start to caramelize.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the apple cider and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the chicken broth.
Place the seared pork roast back into the skillet, nestling it among the onion and apples. Add the fresh thyme sprigs on top.
Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for about 60 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the pork reads 145°F (63°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the pork rest, covered, for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the pork roast slices with the caramelized apples and onions, spooning some of the pan juices over the top for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 862 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
