Roast Pork and Apple Dinner
Savor the perfect harmony of savory and sweet with this Roast Pork and Apple Dinner, an elegant yet comforting meal ideal for any occasion. Featuring a tender, golden-brown pork loin roast seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and thyme, this dish is seared to perfection and paired with caramelized Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples and onions. A luscious glaze crafted from chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness of the fruit, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Roasted to juicy perfection in the oven, this dish is finished with a drizzle of pan juices, making every bite irresistibly flavorful. Ready in under two hours and perfect for serving up to six, this show-stopping dinner is a celebration of classic fall flavors that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 3 large apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cut into wedges
- 2 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the pork loin roast dry with paper towels and rub it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Set aside.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat.
Sear the pork loin roast on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the pork and set it aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and apple wedges. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the apples and onions in the skillet.
Place the seared pork loin on top of the apples and onions. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork loin.
Transfer the skillet or roasting pan to the preheated oven and roast for 60-75 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Once done, remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve the sliced pork with the caramelized apples and onions, spooning the pan juices over the top for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3763 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.0 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.5 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1075 mg | 358% | |
| Sodium | 6135 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 374.2 g | 748% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 6491 mg | 138% | |
*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.
