Applesauce Topped Pork Loin Roast Recipe

Ingredients for Applesauce Topped Pork Loin Roast

• 3-4 pound boneless pork loin roast
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• Garlic Clove
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Prepared Mustard

How to Make Applesauce Topped Pork Loin Roast

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup applesauce, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon ground cloves. Set aside.
3. Using a sharp knife, cut several slits into the top of the pork loin roast (approximately 1-inch deep). Insert 4-6 thin strips of garlic into the slits.
4. In a separate small bowl, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Rub this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the roast.
5. Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
7. Brush the reserved applesauce mixture generously over the roast.
8. Continue baking for another 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160°F (71°C).
9. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
10. **Make the Gravy:** Pour off excess fat from the roasting pan. Whisk 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the pan drippings. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.