Pork roast with apples is a classic sweet-and-savory dish—juicy meat paired with soft, slightly caramelized apples. The natural sweetness of apples balances the richness of pork beautifully.
🍎 Pork Roast with Apples Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1–1.5 kg pork roast (shoulder or loin)
- 2–3 apples (peeled, sliced)
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp thyme (or mixed herbs)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, but great with apples)
- ½ cup apple juice or stock
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Rub the pork with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and sear the pork on all sides until browned.
- Place sliced apples and onions in a baking dish, add garlic, then place the pork on top.
- Pour apple juice/stock into the dish.
- Cover with foil and roast for 60–90 minutes (depending on size).
- Remove foil in the last 20–30 minutes to let it brown.
- Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
🍽️ Serving Ideas:
- With mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables
- With rice or soft bread
- Spoon the apple-onion mixture over the sliced pork for extra flavor
🔥 Tips:
- Use slightly tart apples (like Granny Smith) for better balance
- Don’t skip searing—it adds depth of flavor
- Baste occasionally with juices for extra moisture
⚠️ Note:
If pork isn’t something you eat, you can easily substitute with chicken or beef—the apple pairing still works really well.
If you want, I can give you a halal-friendly version (like apple chicken roast) 👍
