Pork Roast with Apple Cider Glaze

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Pork Roast with Apple Cider Glaze is a hearty, savory-sweet main dish featuring a slow-roasted cut of pork, such as loin or shoulder, finished with a glossy reduction of apple cider, spices, and often mustard or herbs. This preparation is a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the Northeast and Midwest during the autumn harvest season when fresh cider is abundant.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, moderate-fat meal, with the glaze adding a small amount of carbohydrates. It provides essential nutrients like B vitamins (especially thiamine and niacin), zinc, and selenium from the pork, along with some antioxidants from the apple cider. A typical serving (about 4-6 ounces of meat with glaze) generally ranges from 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	9 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Zinc	5.0 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Vitamin B12	1.2 mcg
Selenium	45 mcg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.0 mg

Per 1 serving (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this recipe represents a classic example of using local, seasonal ingredients to enhance a simple roast, a practice common in early American cooking. Nutritionally, the apple cider glaze not only adds flavor but its natural acidity can help balance the richness of the pork, making the dish feel lighter than many other roast preparations.