Best 15 Roast Pork Loin With Applesauce Recipes

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Getting the perfect roast pork loin with applesauce can be a challenge, but with the right recipe, it can be an incredibly delicious and satisfying meal. Whether you're looking for a classic recipe that has been passed down through generations or something more modern and creative, there are countless options to choose from. The key to finding the best roast pork loin with applesauce recipe is to consider your own personal preferences and the ingredients you have on hand.

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ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 3-pound boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed and tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh sage
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 to 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and diced
4 cups Applesauce or store bought, recipe follows
2 1/2 pounds tart red skinned apples, such as Macintosh
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork loin with salt and pepper and lie, fat side down, in skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; set it aside.
  • 3. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and herbs to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add wine. Bring to a boil and scrape bits with a wooden spoon from pan bottom. Cook until wine reduces by half. Add broth and bring to a boil. 3. Return loin and drippings to skillet. Transfer to oven and roast to between 145 degrees F and 150 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Transfer loin to a plate; tent with foil.
  • 4. Strain pan juices (discard solids) into a small saucepan. Boil until reduced by a third. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in mustard. Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm but do not boil.
  • 5. Untie and slice roast, arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir drippings into sauce and pour over meat. Serve with applesauce.
  • 1. Remove apples' stems and coarsely chop with their skin and seeds.
  • 2. Bring all ingredients with 3 tablespoons water in a large saucepan to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • 3. Pass through a food mill; discard peels and seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH ROSEMARY APPLESAUCE



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I made this for a family get-together on my husband's birthday. The homemade rosemary applesauce adds an extra layer of comfort to the tender pork. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (3 cups applesauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 pounds), halved
APPLESAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled and chopped (about 5 cups)
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°, 55-65 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, rosemary and salt; cook until apples are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until apples are very soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; mash apples to desired consistency. , Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

APPLESAUCE TOPPED PORK LOIN ROAST



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Make and share this Applesauce Topped Pork Loin Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie in Texas

Categories     Pork

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 lb) pork loin roast
1 cup prepared applesauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 garlic clove, cut in strips
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine applesauce, brown sugar, vinegar and ground cloves, set aside.
  • Cut slits in top of the loin roast and insert garlic strips into those slits.
  • Combine flour, salt, sugar, pepper and mustard, like a rub and rub over the roast.
  • Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake uncovered, at 350°F until a thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Brush applesauce mixture over roast during the last 1/2 hour of baking.
  • When thermometer reads done, remove the roast to a warm serving platter.
  • To make gravy thicken broth in pan with cornstarch and water.
  • (Really sweet gravy though).

APPLESAUCE PORK LOIN



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I sampled this tasty pork roast in a commercial cooking course I took years ago and saved the recipe. Later, I converted it to family-size, and it's become a favorite. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast on all sides in oil. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the applesauce, mustard and honey; spread over roast. Top with rosemary. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLES



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Feed a crowd with Food Network Kitchen's Roast Pork Loin with Apples recipe. The flavor comes from apple cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-pound) boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed and tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, thickly sliced
2 carrots, thickly sliced
2 stalks celery, thickly, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 apples, such as Cortland or Rome peeled, cored and cut into 8 slices
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Season the pork loin all over generously with salt and pepper. Sear the meat until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, herb sprigs, and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Stir until the vegetables are browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sliced apples, then push the mixture to the sides and set the pork loin in the middle of the skillet along with any collected juices on the plate. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the loin until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 140 to 150 degrees F, about 30 to 35 minutes. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Transfer the pork a cutting board and cover it loosely with foil while you make the sauce. Arrange the apples and vegetables on a serving platter and set aside. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Return the skillet to a high heat and add the vinegar scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen up any browned bits. Reduce by half then add the cider and reduce by about half again. Pull the skillet from the heat and whisk in the mustard, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the strings from the roast and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange over the apple mixture. Drizzle some sauce over meat and serve the rest on the side.
  • Cook's Note: Pork cooked this way will be slightly pink. If desired, cook the pork to 160 degrees F, but be aware that this lean cut will not be as moist at the higher temperature.
  • Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves roughly chopped
2 sprigs fresh sage, leaves roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-chop) pork rib roast
2 large onions, sliced
1 bundle fresh thyme, tied with string
3 bay leaves
2 quarts apple cider, divided
Chunky Applesauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons butter
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (toss the apples in lemon juice if not using right away)
1 1/2 cups reserved cider from Roasted Pork Loin with Cider
1/4 cup apple cider
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt, and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste on the outside of the pork rib roast.
  • Toss the onions with olive oil and salt and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves, and two-thirds of the cider. Place the pork on top of the onions and place in the oven. Roast the pork until it has developed a lovely brown crust, 20 to 25 minutes. Check on the pork and stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider when the level starts to go down.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark, cover it with foil. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce.
  • Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. When ready to carve, remove the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and Chunky Applesauce.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider, and cinnamon and cook over medium-low heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft.
  • Add the heavy cream and walnuts and cook until the cream has reduced by half. The end result should be a very chunky, sweet/savory applesauce.

SPICED APPLE PORK ROAST



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"I THINK what I enjoy most about Ukrainian cooking is the smells it creates. This pork roast reminds me of my mother's kitchen-it smells wonderful! My mother canned and preserved in the fall and always used applesauce to glaze the meat. That's probably why I associate the sweet aroma of this hearty stick-to-your-ribs meal with cooler weather."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed
1 garlic clove, cut into lengthwise strips
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Cut slits in top of roast; insert garlic strips. Combine the flour, mustard, salt, sugar and pepper; rub over roast. Place fat side up on a rack in a roasting pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Combine the applesauce, brown sugar, vinegar and cloves; generously brush over roast during the last 30 minutes of baking. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SLOW COOKER APPLE PORK ROAST



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My husband doesn't like BBQ sauce, but we had a pork roast. I whipped this up in the slow cooker, and it was awesome served with broccoli and rice, and also as pulled pork sandwiches for the 2 kids and hubby for a few days without them getting tired of it! It got better and better until it was gone, so I figured it was worth sharing. You let me know what you think!

Provided by onwingosfdragons

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 apples with peel, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 large red onion, roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
7 pounds pork shoulder roast
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar cinnamon-flavored applesauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the apples and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Rub the pork roast with salt and pepper, and place it on the layer of apples and onions in the slow cooker. Pour the applesauce over the roast, and dust the top with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Cook on High setting for 8 hours. Serve the roast topped with the sauce, apples, and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 sprigs rosemary leaves, roughly chopped
2 sprigs sage, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Pinch crushed red pepper
Salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-chop) pork rib roast
2 large onions, sliced
1 bundle thyme, tied with string
3 bay leaves
2 quarts apple cider
Chunky Applesauce, recipe follows
3 tablespoons butter
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (toss the apples in lemon juice if not using right away)
1 1/2 cups of the reserved cider from the Roasted Pork Loin with Cider
1/4 cup apple cider
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste on the outside of the pork rib roast.
  • Toss the onions with olive oil, and salt, and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves and 2/3 of the cider. Place the pork on top of the onions and place in the preheated oven. Roast the pork at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pork has developed a lovely brown crust. Check the pork, stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider when the level starts to go down.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast for another 30 to 35 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark, cover it with foil. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce.
  • Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. When ready to carve remove the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and Chunky Applesauce.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider and cinnamon and cook over low-medium heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft.
  • Add the heavy cream and walnuts and cook until the cream has reduced by half. The end result should be a very chunky, sweet/savory applesauce.

SPICED APPLE PORK LOIN ROAST



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Make and share this Spiced Apple Pork Loin Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
1/8-1/4 teaspoon clove
3 -4 lbs rolled boneless pork loin roast (about)
2 garlic cloves, cut into lengthwise strips
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
pepper
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients; set aside.
  • Cut slits in top of roast; insert the garlic strips.
  • Combine flour, salt, sugar, pepper and mustard; rub over roast.
  • Place the roast on a rack, in a shallow roasting pan.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350°F, or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F.
  • Brush applesauce mixture (this mixture can be doubled if desired) over the roast during the last half hour of baking.
  • Remove the roast to serving platter; slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.5, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 519.3, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 48.9

APPLESAUCE PORK ROAST



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Make and share this Applesauce Pork Roast recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 2h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs boneless pork loin roast
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup applesauce
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3 sprigs fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper the roast on all sides.
  • Brown the roast on all sides in the oil, in a large skillet.
  • Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
  • In a small bowl, add the applesauce, mustard, and honey; stir to combine.
  • Spread the mixture over the roast.
  • Place rosemary sprigs on top of the roast.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 87.1, Sodium 122.3, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 29.3

EASY ROASTED PORK



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Delicious, easy pork roast that everyone raves about.

Provided by Denise Jo Garner

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup cinnamon applesauce
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly flour an oven bag.
  • In a small bowl, blend brown sugar, applesauce, and ginger.
  • Place pork roast in the prepared oven bag. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the roast. Seal bag, and cut several small slits in the top.
  • Cook the roast 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 95.3 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 83.4 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE



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This succulent bone-in pork loin uses a high heat method over liquid to seal in the juices, then cooks at lower heat to tender perfection before being cut off the bone for serving. The aromas of savory spices and onions mingle with apple cider to permeate the roast with amazing flavor, and it's finished with a side of chunky, sweet/savory apple sauce. A delicious recipe from Chef Anne Burrell.

Provided by ninja

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 sprigs rosemary, roughly chopped
2 sprigs sage, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
extra virgin olive oil
1 center cut pork rib roast, bone-in, with 6 ribs
2 large onions, sliced
1 bunch thyme, tied with string
3 bay leaves
2 quarts apple cider
3 tablespoons butter
4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut in 1/2-inch chunks (tossed in lemon juice if not using right away)
1 1/2 cups of the reserved cider, from the roasted pork loin
1/4 cup apple cider
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste all over the outside of the pork rib roast.
  • Toss the onions with olive oil and salt, and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves and 2/3 of the cider (5 1/3 cups).
  • Place the pork on top of the onions and then in the preheated oven. Roast the pork at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pork has developed a lovely brown crust. Check the pork, stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider if the fluid level starts to go down.
  • Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast for another 30 to 35 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark while cooking, cover it with foil.
  • When done, place the pork loin on a plate, cover loosely with foil and let rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce. When ready to carve, cut the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and chunky applesauce.
  • For the applesauce, melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider and cinnamon and cook over low-medium heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft. Add the heavy cream and walnuts, and cook until the cream has reduced by half.

ROAST PORK WITH APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pork loin, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
2 cups applesauce, preferably unsweetened
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees; set the oven rack as close to the top of the oven as possible, taking into account the thickness of the pork.
  • Drain the applesauce in a fine sieve to remove excess liquid. Line a roasting pan with a double layer of foil, and brush with a little oil.
  • Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper, then spread the applesauce evenly over it. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, and roast, checking every 15 minutes or so to make sure the applesauce doesn't burn. It's fine if it darkens and browns, even turning dark brown, as long as the top doesn't blacken.
  • After 45 minutes, begin checking the pork with an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, remove the meat from the oven. Let it rest 5 minutes, then carve. Serve the sliced meat with any accumulated juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 360, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 747 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

ROAST PORK WITH APPLESAUCE



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Categories     Pork     Roast

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups applesauce, preferably unsweetened
One 1 1/2- to 2-pound boneless pork loin
Oil for the pan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500°F; set the oven rack as close to the top of the oven as is practical (take the thickness of the roast into account). Meanwhile, put the applesauce in a fine strainer over a bowl or in the sink to allow excess liquid to drain. Line a roasting pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil (to avoid tough cleanup) and brush the foil with a little oil.
  • When the oven is hot, sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper, then spread an even layer of the applesauce all over it, using up all the applesauce. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper and roast, checking every 15 minutes or so to make sure the applesauce doesn't burn. It's fine if it darkens and browns, or even turns dark brown, as long as the top doesn't blacken.
  • Begin checking the pork with an instant-read thermometer after 45 minutes. When the internal temperature reaches 155°F, remove the meat from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before carving. Serve the sliced meat with any accumulated juices.
  • Variation
  • Roast Pork with Jam or Marmalade: This is the original version, which some will prefer: Substitute 1 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade for the applesauce; warm it over low heat, stirring in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to thin it slightly. Proceed as directed

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork loin roast. Look for a roast that is at least 3 pounds and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the roast is tender and juicy.
  • Score the pork loin roast. This will help the roast cook evenly and allow the flavors of the marinade or rub to penetrate the meat.
  • Season the pork loin roast generously. Use a variety of spices and herbs to create a flavorful crust on the roast.
  • Cook the pork loin roast to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This will ensure that the roast is cooked through but still juicy.
  • Let the pork loin roast rest for 10 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the roast, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Conclusion:

Roast pork loin with applesauce is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that your family and friends will love.

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