Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Loin with Sweet Roasted Apples

📝 Description

Looking for the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a gourmet holiday meal but takes minimal effort? This mouthwatering Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Loin is surrounded by tender, caramelized apple wedges swimming in a rich, savory-sweet pan sauce. As seen in image_cbfce9.jpg, the meat turns out incredibly juicy on the inside with a beautifully sticky, caramelized crust on the outside. It’s the perfect sweet and savory combo for a cozy family dinner!

🍎 Ingredients

For the Pork & Apples:

• 2 to 3 lbs Pork loin roast (boneless, tied)
• 3 large Baking apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored and sliced into thick wedges
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)

For the Brown Sugar Glaze:

• ½ cup Light brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup Apple cider (or apple juice)
• 2 tbsp Melted butter
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp Ground cinnamon

📋 Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy cleanup, just like in image_cbfce9.jpg.
2. Season the Meat: Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels. Rub it all over with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place it right in the center of your prepared pan.
3. Add the Apples: Arrange the thick apple wedges all around the pork loin.
4. Mix the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, apple cider, melted butter, Dijon mustard, and cinnamon until smooth.
5. Glaze and Bake: Spoon about half of the glaze generously over the pork loin and the apples. Put it in the oven and roast for about 45 to 60 minutes (depending on size).
6. Baste Continuously: Every 15 minutes, brush the remaining glaze over the top to get that gorgeous, sticky crust shown in image_cbfce9.jpg.
7. Rest and Serve: Once the internal temperature hits 145°F (63°C), remove it from the oven. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing so the juices stay locked in. Spoon the warm apple pan-sauce right over the slices!