Here’s a delicious Pork Loin with Apples and Rosemary recipe — tender, savory, and slightly sweet from the apples.
🥩 Pork Loin with Apples and Rosemary
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 2–3 lb (900 g–1.4 kg) pork loin
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2–3 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2–3 medium apples, cored and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the pork
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season pork loin generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear pork on all sides until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
2️⃣ Add apples and aromatics
- Arrange apple slices and onion around the pork in the skillet.
- Tuck rosemary sprigs among the apples and pork.
- Optional: brush pork with Dijon mustard for extra flavor.
3️⃣ Roast
- Pour apple cider or chicken broth into the pan.
- Transfer skillet to preheated oven and roast 25–35 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 145°F / 63°C).
- Baste pork with pan juices halfway through cooking.
4️⃣ Finish
- Remove pork and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Stir butter into pan juices for a glossy, flavorful sauce.
- Serve pork slices with roasted apples, onions, and pan sauce.
Tips
- Apple choice: Tart apples like Granny Smith balance the sweetness of roasted pork.
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of balsamic vinegar or honey to the pan for a glaze.
- Make ahead: You can prep apples and onions under the pork in the morning and roast before dinner.
If you want, I can also give you a slow-cooker version of pork loin with apples and rosemary that’s hands-off and extra juicy.
Do you want that version?
