1. Recipes

How to Make Herbed Pork and Apples - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to fall flavors, few combinations are as comforting and satisfying as pork and apples. The savory, juicy pork paired with the sweet, crisp apples makes for a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for the cooler months.

This herbed pork and apples recipe takes this classic combination to the next level by infusing the meat with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, and then serving it alongside caramelized apples for a burst of sweetness. The result is a dish that is ...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 pounds pork loin roast
  • 4 tart apples - peeled, cored, cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • ⅔ cup real maple syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 servings

  • In a small bowl, combine the sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, salt and pepper. Rub over roast. Cover, and refrigerate roast for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place roast in a shallow roasting pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Drain fat.
  • In a medium bowl, mix apples and onion with brown sugar. Spoon around roast, and continue to cook for 1 hour more, or until the internal temperature of the roast is 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer the roast, apples and onion to a serving platter, and keep warm.
  • To make the gravy, skim excess fat from meat juices. Pour drippings into a medium heavy skillet. Stir in apple juice and syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until liquid has been reduced by half, about 1 cup. Slice the roast, and serve with gravy.

    • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 29mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 389mg

    Categories

    Pork recipes
    Apple recipes
    Herbed recipes
    Main recipes
    Entree recipes
    Entrée recipes