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.

Chuke Wata
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I'm not usually a fan of pork, but this dish changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the applesauce was the perfect accompaniment.


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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork dish.


Talisha Davis
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The pork was tender and flavorful, and the applesauce was a nice touch.


Beena Maharaj
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the applesauce is the perfect accompaniment.


Rahma Salum
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The pork was cooked perfectly and the applesauce was a nice touch.


TALHA JUBAYAR
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Delicious! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the applesauce was a great addition.


Felix Pacheco
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out perfectly. The rosemary and applesauce really complemented the pork.


Elsa Hooper
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This roast pork loin with rosemary applesauce was a hit with my family! The pork was juicy and flavorful, and the applesauce was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this dish again.