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Roasted Pork Loin with Apples seared for ultimate juiciness with a mustard garlic rub and herbs for extra flavor.
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Roasted Pork Loin with Apples

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Roasted Pork Loin with Apples seared for ultimate juiciness with a mustard garlic maple rub and lots of fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Farm to Table, Thanksgiving
Keyword: Alternative to Turkey, Holiday Roast, Juicy Pork Roast, Pork Roast, Thanksgiving Not Turkey
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lb. pork loin roast
  • 2 red apples, such as Braeburn sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced in 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 4-5 sprigs fresh rosemary, thyme and sage
  • 1 tbsp. lard or bacon grease

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and set a heavy bottom roasting pan on stove over medium high heat.
  • Pat pork loin roast dry. Rub mustard all over roast, then garlic and maple syrup. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Place lard or bacon grease in hot pan. Sear roast on first side until nice and browned, about 2 minutes. Repeat on other side, adding apples and onions at same time to get them nice and seared as well. Turn the heat off. Tuck the herbs around the roast and place uncovered in pre-heated oven. Cook for about an hour, depending on size of roast. Internal temperature should read 145 degrees.
    Remove from oven and let rest for about 20 minutes before slicing.
    When sliced and ready to serve, drizzle pan juices over the top.