Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cider Sauce A pork loin roast that’s pan seared, coated with an herb mixture, then oven baked at a low temperature for a tender, juicy result. Serve with apple cider sauce. Preparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 20 minutesRoasting Time: 1 hour 30 minutesServes 8 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Rosemary1 tsp (5 mL) dry mustard2 cloves Ontario Garlic, minced1.6 kg Ontario Pork Loin Rib End Roast French Rack or Boneless Pork Loin Roast1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper1 tbsp (15 mL) butter2 cups (250 mL) unpeeled, cubed Ontario Apples, such as Spartan or Idared1 cup (250 mL) Ontario Apple Cider1 cup (250 mL) chicken broth3 tbsp (45 mL) each cornstarch and cold water2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup In small bowl, make paste with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the oil, rosemary, mustard and garlic. Set aside. Pat meat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In large ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; brown roast on all sides 5 to 8 minutes. Spread herb mixture over the roast. Roast in 325°F (160°C) oven until thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads 155°F (68°C), 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from oven, loosely tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring often, until apples are tender 5 to 7 minutes. Remove apples to small bowl; set aside. In same saucepan, over medium heat bring cider and broth to boil. In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water; whisk into cider mixture. Boil until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add maple syrup and reserved apples. Cut meat into slices; serve with apple cider sauce. Tip: Pork loin is very lean and cooks quickly. Make sure to use a thermometer to get the correct finished temperature. Nutritional Information:1 Serving (with 1/3 cup/75 mL sauce)PROTEIN: 44 gramsFAT: 15 gramsCARBOHYRATE: 14 gramsCALORIES: 372FIBRE: 1 gramSODIUM: 310 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cider Sauce
