Here’s a delicious Pork Roast with Glazed Apples—tender, savory pork paired with sweet, caramelized apples. Perfect for a comforting dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients (Serves 6)
For the Pork Roast:
- 2–3 lb (≈900 g–1.3 kg) pork loin or shoulder roast
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Glazed Apples:
- 3–4 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider or apple juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). - Season the Pork:
Pat the pork roast dry. Rub with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme/rosemary. - Sear the Roast:
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). - Roast:
Transfer to the oven and roast for 45–60 minutes (depending on size), until internal temperature reaches about 145°F (63°C). - Make Glazed Apples:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced apples and cook 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in brown sugar, apple cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook another 5–7 minutes until apples are tender and glazed.
- Rest and Serve:
- Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with warm glazed apples spooned over the top.
💡 Tips:
- Add onions or carrots to the roasting pan for a complete meal.
- For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with apple cider and drizzle over the pork.
- Pork loin is lean and slices nicely; shoulder is fattier and more tender.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version where the pork becomes extra tender and soaks up all the apple flavors.
