Apple-Glazed Roasted Pork Loin
We were in a restaurant a couple of weeks ago celebrating my in-laws 40th anniversary. That’s a long time people. We had a lovely dinner with lots of good conversation and yummy food. My husband ordered the Apple-Glazed Roasted Pork Loin. It was delicious. It was one of those moments where I wanted to pick up the plate and lick it clean. That’s when you know you have to replicate the recipe at home. It’s actually quite easy to make. The key to this recipe is a meat thermometer. Overcooked pork is just so dry, you really want to make sure you get the temperature right so you end up with a moist, juicy roast. Drizzle that apple glaze over it and you’ll have a dinner at home worth licking the plate clean.
Prep Time: < 10 minutes
Roast Time: 40+ minutes
Yield: Serves about 4
Ingredients
Pork Roast
1 TB olive oil
1 (2 lb) pork loin roast, trimmed and tied
salt and pepper
2 TB dijon mustard
1 TB apple cider vinegar
Apple Glaze
2 TB butter
1 TB cornstarch
1 cup apple juice
1 TB dijon mustard
1 TB brown sugar
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy, oven-safe skillet, over medium-high heat. Season the pork loin with salt and pepper. Sear the loin in the skillet until all sides are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Brush over pork roast. Place skillet in the oven and cook pork to an internal temperature of 145 degrees, about 40 minutes. Use a probe thermometer for accuracy.
4. Remove pork from oven and let rest about 5 minutes before cutting.
5. Meanwhile, make the apple glaze by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until all specks of white are absorbed. Pour in apple juice and whisk in dijon mustard, brown sugar, and cider vinegar. Continue to whisk until sauce is thickened, which should only take a couple of minutes.
6. Slice meat and serve hot drizzled with apple glaze.
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