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Autumn Harvest S Best Pork Roast Recipe

Experience the ultimate fall flavor explosion with this succulent pork roast! Perfectly tender pork, infused with the tart sweetness of crisp apples (Granny Smith recommended, but any tart apple works!), creates a mouthwatering masterpiece. This recipe was a huge hit last fall and it's easy to see why. The apples add a delightful complexity to both the meat and the rich, savory sauce. Perfect for a cozy autumn dinner party or a special family meal.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 490 mins
Calories 550.2 kcal
Protein 61g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
Autumn Harvest S Best Pork Roast

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Ingredients for Autumn Harvest S Best Pork Roast

  • Pork Loin
  • Coarse Black Pepper
  • Salt
  • 2 large tart apples (Granny Smith recommended), peeled, cored, and chopped
  • Apple Juice
  • White Wine
  • Peach Jam
  • Brown Sugar
  • Ground Ginger

How to Make Autumn Harvest S Best Pork Roast

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, onion, and celery. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the apple mixture in the bottom of a roasting pan.
  5. Place the seasoned pork roast on top of the apple mixture.
  6. Roast for approximately 490 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast registers 145°F (63°C). Baste the roast with pan juices every 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for at least 15-20 minutes before carving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.
  8. Skim excess fat from the pan juices. Whisk in the apple cider vinegar and chicken broth to create a delicious pan sauce.
  9. Carve the pork roast and serve with the apple pan sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

166g

Fat

37g

Carbs

18g

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