OVEN PORK ROAST WITH APPLESAUCE, BABY POTATOES, GRAVY AND ASPARA

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From the August 2009 Costco Connection and directions copy/paste for ease from http://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/205812/oven-pork-roast-with-applesauce-baby-potatoes-gravy-and-asparagus/ (I double-checked the directions & corrected) This one does require work the night before, but it isn't difficult, and it is a piece of cake the next day - just stick it in the oven. The 4-6 servings assumes 1/3 of the roast is left over.

Provided by Chef JDecember28

Categories     Pork

Time 12h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs boneless pork top loin roast, trimmed
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (fresh if possible)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sodium-free seasoning
20 baby potatoes (or 4 large thin-skinned potatoes)
1 teaspoon butter
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
3 tablespoons brown gravy mix
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups water (from boiled potatoes)
20 asparagus spears
1 teaspoon butter (optional)
1 pinch salt (optional)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 pinch cinnamon (to taste)

Steps:

  • The night before ... Take out equipment.
  • 1. Place roast on a plate. Sprinkle with pepper, garlic powder and no-salt seasoning. Cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight.
  • In the morning ...
  • 2. Preheat oven to 450°F Transfer roast to a shallow roasting pan. Place in preheated oven, uncovered. Set timer for 20 minutes. When timer rings, don't open the oven! Reduce heat to 170°F That's it! Leave the roast in for up to 10 hours.
  • When you get home ...
  • 3. Wash potatoes and place in a large stovetop pot of cold water. Bring to a full boil, then reduce heat to a low boil until you can easily pierce the potatoes with a knife. Drain potato water into a large measuring cup and set aside. Add butter and rosemary to potatoes and swish to coat. Cover to keep warm.
  • When the roast is ready to come out (it should have an internal temperature of 160 F) .,.
  • 4. Transfer roast to plate. Wrap in foil to rest. Combine gravy mix and water in a cup, then whisk into roasting pan. Slowly whisk in potato water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to simmer. Keep roast wrapped in foil, but drain juices from plate into roasting pan.
  • 5. Snap off bottom nodes of asparagus and discard. Rinse spears in colander or steamer basket. Place a small amount of water in the bottom of a stove-top pot and bring to a full boil with the asparagus in the basket above. Cover and set timer for 4 minutes, or microwave in a non-metal pan for the same amount of time.
  • When the timer rings for asparagus ...
  • Drain water. Toss asparagus in pot with butter and salt.
  • 6. Combine applesauce and cinnamon in a small serving bowl to serve with pork roast.

Shadia Mayikana
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I loved this recipe! The pork was so moist and flavorful, and the applesauce and gravy were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sivenathi buqwana
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Xavier Becerra
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The pork was a bit dry, but the applesauce and gravy were delicious. I'll try cooking the pork for less time next time.


Bathi bathiro Bathiro
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less applesauce next time.


Ene Idega
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce and gravy were the perfect accompaniments.


Amit Bauri
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I made it with some leftover pork shoulder and it was delicious.


Nageen Shaukat
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the pork and the applesauce.


Benard Oduko
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This is my go-to recipe for pork roast. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The applesauce adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Camillawolfy
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pork is always moist and flavorful, and the applesauce and gravy are the perfect accompaniments.


Mohammed Kuddus
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This pork roast was fall-off-the-bone tender and incredibly juicy. The applesauce added a subtle sweetness that complemented the savory gravy and roasted potatoes perfectly. My family loved it!