A succulent pork roast with a sweet-tart apple cider glaze, perfect for a festive dinner. The glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a flavorful crust.
20 min prep
90 min cook
8 servings
420 kcal/serving
Ingredients
4 lbs boneless pork loin roast
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season pork roast with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast on all sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic.
Pour the cider mixture over the pork in the skillet. Add rosemary sprig.
Transfer skillet to oven and roast for 60-75 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), basting with pan juices every 20 minutes.
Remove roast from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
While resting, place skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. Bring pan juices to a boil. If desired, whisk in cornstarch slurry to thicken. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Slice pork and serve with glaze drizzled on top.
Tips
For extra flavor, marinate the pork in the cider mixture overnight before roasting.
Leftover pork is excellent in sandwiches or salads.
If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the seared pork and cider mixture to a roasting pan.