Oven Pork Roast With Applesauce Baby Potatoes Gravy And Aspara Recipe

Name: Oven Pork Roast With Applesauce Baby Potatoes Gravy And Aspara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 745 min
Total time: 760 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 3-4 lb pork loin roast; Ground Pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; Sodium Free Seasoning; Baby Potatoes; 2 tbsp butter (for potatoes) + 1 tbsp butter (for asparagus); 1 tsp fresh rosemary; Brown Gravy Mix; 1/2 cup water (for gravy) + 1/2 cup boiling water (for asparagus); Asparagus Spears; Pinch of salt; Unsweetened Applesauce; 1/4 tsp cinnamon

This impressive, make-ahead Oven-Roasted Pork Roast is the star of any special occasion! Marinated overnight for maximum flavor, the roast is slow-cooked to juicy perfection. Served with creamy applesauce mashed potatoes, rich homemade gravy, and perfectly steamed asparagus, this complete meal is easier than you think. The recipe includes detailed instructions and helpful tips for a stress-free, elegant dinner. Serves 4-6 (with leftovers!).

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 745 mins

Calories 1069.5 kcal

Protein 179g

Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)

Oven Pork Roast With Applesauce Baby Potatoes Gravy And Aspara

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oven Pork Roast With Applesauce Baby Potatoes Gravy And Aspara

3-4 lb pork loin roast
Ground Pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
Sodium Free Seasoning
Baby Potatoes
2 tbsp butter (for potatoes) + 1 tbsp butter (for asparagus)
1 tsp fresh rosemary
Brown Gravy Mix
1/2 cup water (for gravy) + 1/2 cup boiling water (for asparagus)
Asparagus Spears
Pinch of salt
Unsweetened Applesauce
1/4 tsp cinnamon

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How to Make Oven Pork Roast With Applesauce Baby Potatoes Gravy And Aspara

**The Night Before:**
Place a 3-4 lb pork loin roast on a plate.
Sprinkle generously with 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp garlic powder, and 1 tbsp no-salt seasoning.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
**Morning of:**
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
Transfer roast to a shallow roasting pan.
Place in the preheated oven, uncovered.
Set a timer for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 170°F (77°C).
Leave the roast in the oven for 8-10 hours (or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F (63°C)).
**When Roast is Ready:**
While roast cooks, prepare the potatoes and asparagus (see steps 11-17 & 18-21).
Wash 1 lb baby potatoes and place in a large pot of cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until easily pierced with a knife (about 15-20 minutes).
Drain potatoes, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Add 2 tbsp butter and 1 tsp fresh rosemary to the potatoes; mash lightly.
Keep warm, covered.
When the roast is done, transfer it to a plate and wrap in foil to rest for at least 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the gravy: In a bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gravy mix with 1/2 cup water. Whisk into the roasting pan, then slowly whisk in the reserved potato cooking liquid.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Drain any juices from the resting roast into the gravy.
Snap off the tough bottom ends of 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb).
Rinse spears thoroughly.
Steam asparagus in a steamer basket over 1/2 cup boiling water for 4 minutes, or microwave in a microwave-safe dish for 4 minutes.
Toss asparagus with 1 tbsp butter and a pinch of salt.
Combine 1/2 cup applesauce and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a bowl. Serve with the pork roast, potatoes, gravy, and asparagus.