Best 8 Pork Roast With Apple Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing pork roast with apple topping recipe. This classic comfort food combines tender, juicy pork with a delectable sweet and savory apple topping. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds.

Our recipe collection features three variations of this delectable dish. The timeless Classic Pork Roast with Apple Topping offers a harmonious balance of flavors with its caramelized apples and aromatic spices. For those who prefer a tangy twist, the Tangy Pork Roast with Apple Cider Glaze will tantalize your palate with its vibrant apple cider glaze. And if you're seeking a smoky and savory experience, the Smoky Pork Roast with Apple and Sage will transport you to culinary heaven with its smoky bacon and earthy sage.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all levels to create this culinary masterpiece. Detailed ingredient lists ensure you have everything you need to craft this flavorful dish. Succulent pork roast, crisp apples, aromatic herbs, and flavorful spices come together to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

With its versatility, our pork roast with apple topping can be paired with various sides to create a complete meal. Creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, and a crisp green salad are just a few suggestions to complement this hearty dish. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a cozy family meal, this recipe collection has you covered.

Elevate your culinary skills and impress your loved ones with our scrumptious pork roast with apple topping recipes. Embark on a taste adventure as you savor the tender pork, caramelized apples, and aromatic spices in every bite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-GLAZED PORK ROAST



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Enjoy this pork roast for dinner glazed with apple mixture - a hearty meal for Christmas.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 lb)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage leaves
4 large Fuji apples, cut into wedges
2 large sweet onions, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line roasting pan with foil; spray rack with cooking spray. Place pork on rack. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave jelly uncovered on High about 1 minute or until melted. Stir in mustard and sage. Brush mixture on pork.
  • In large bowl, place apples and onions. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Arrange apple mixture around pork.
  • Roast uncovered 50 minutes to 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 145°F. Cover loosely with foil; let stand at least 3 minutes. Slice pork; serve with apples and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLESAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as soy, corn, or peanut
One 3-pound boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed and tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh sage
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 to 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced and chilled
About 4 cups applesauce, recipe follows
2 1/2 pounds tart red skinned apples, such as McIntosh
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork loin all over generously with salt and pepper. Lay the loin, fat side down in the skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use tongs to turn the meat, and continue to brown it on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and herb sprigs to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the wine. Return the skillet to a high heat and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen up any browned bits. Boil the wine until it is reduced by about half. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
  • Return the loin and any collected juices to the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the loin until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers between 145 to 150 degrees F., about 40 minutes. (See Cooks Note.)
  • Transfer the pork to a plate, and cover it loosely with foil. Set it aside in a warm spot while you make a sauce.
  • Strain the cooking liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a small saucepan; press down on the vegetables with a wooden spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids. Boil the liquid over high heat until reduced by about a third. Reduce the heat to medium-low, whisk in the mustard, and then the bits of butter to enrich the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm but do not boil.
  • Remove the strings from the roast and then slice the loin. Add any collected juices to the sauce. Arrange the meat on a warm platter and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the meat. Serve with the applesauce on the side.
  • Remove the apple's stems. Coarsely chop the apples with their skin and seeds. Combine the apples, sugar, and lemon juice with 3 tablespoons of water in a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Cover, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the apples are completely soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue to cook (stir frequently to prevent scorching) until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Pass the apple mixture through a food mill; discard the peels and seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate if not using immediately.

ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLES



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Feed a crowd with Food Network Kitchen's Roast Pork Loin with Apples recipe. The flavor comes from apple cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (2-pound) boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed and tied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, thickly sliced
2 carrots, thickly sliced
2 stalks celery, thickly, sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 apples, such as Cortland or Rome peeled, cored and cut into 8 slices
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 cup apple cider
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large ovenproof skillet heat the vegetable oil over high heat. Season the pork loin all over generously with salt and pepper. Sear the meat until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to a plate and set it aside.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, herb sprigs, and 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Stir until the vegetables are browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the sliced apples, then push the mixture to the sides and set the pork loin in the middle of the skillet along with any collected juices on the plate. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast the loin until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meat registers 140 to 150 degrees F, about 30 to 35 minutes. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Transfer the pork a cutting board and cover it loosely with foil while you make the sauce. Arrange the apples and vegetables on a serving platter and set aside. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Return the skillet to a high heat and add the vinegar scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen up any browned bits. Reduce by half then add the cider and reduce by about half again. Pull the skillet from the heat and whisk in the mustard, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Remove the strings from the roast and slice into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange over the apple mixture. Drizzle some sauce over meat and serve the rest on the side.
  • Cook's Note: Pork cooked this way will be slightly pink. If desired, cook the pork to 160 degrees F, but be aware that this lean cut will not be as moist at the higher temperature.
  • Copyright 2005 Television Food Network, G.P. All rights reserved.

EASY SLOW COOKER APPLE PORK ROAST



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My husband doesn't like BBQ sauce, but we had a pork roast. I whipped this up in the slow cooker, and it was awesome served with broccoli and rice, and also as pulled pork sandwiches for the 2 kids and hubby for a few days without them getting tired of it! It got better and better until it was gone, so I figured it was worth sharing. You let me know what you think!

Provided by onwingosfdragons

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pork Roast Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 apples with peel, cored and cut into 8 wedges
1 large red onion, roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
7 pounds pork shoulder roast
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar cinnamon-flavored applesauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the apples and onion into the bottom of a slow cooker, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Rub the pork roast with salt and pepper, and place it on the layer of apples and onions in the slow cooker. Pour the applesauce over the roast, and dust the top with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Cook on High setting for 8 hours. Serve the roast topped with the sauce, apples, and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 145.2 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 203.6 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

PORK ROAST WITH APPLE TOPPING



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Meet the Cook: Since I was in 4-H, I've been an avid cook. This recipe's one my mother-in-law and I developed together. The topping also goes great with pork chops, lean sausage balls or patties and ham. My husband and I have seven children, 15 grandchildren and one on the way. Gardening's our favorite pastime. -Paula Neal, Dolores, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 8-10 servings (about 2 cups topping).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), trimmed
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 jar (10 ounces) apple jelly
1 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup chopped peeled tart fresh or dried apples
3 tablespoons chopped fresh or dried cranberries
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and rub with poultry seasoning. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , For topping, combine the apple jelly, juice and cardamom in a saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add apples and cranberries; cook until tender, about 5-10 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove roast from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with apple topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

ROAST PORK WITH APPLE TOPPING



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I enjoy cooking and am constantly on the lookout for new recipes to try. I feel very fortunate when I find a dish like this that becomes a family favorite. Ever since I found this recipe several years ago, it's the main way I fix pork loin. -Virgina Barrett, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 boneless pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1-1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, ground mustard, caraway, sugar, pepper and sage; rub over roast. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Roast, uncovered, 40 minutes. In a small bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, mace and remaining salt; spread over roast. Roast 35-40 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 470mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE CIDER PORK POT ROAST



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Chunky apples, plus onion, thyme, and cider make this comforting pork braise especially appropriate for the holidays.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5-pound; 2.3 kg) boneless pork shoulder (6 pounds; 2.7 kg if bone-in)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 yellow onions, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) wedges
2 cups (475 ml) apple cider
2 tart apples (I like Granny Smith), cored and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Season the pork with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the pork and brown well on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Remove the pork and add the onion wedges to the pot. Cook for a few minutes, letting them get a little color but being careful not to let them burn.
  • Return the pork to the pot, placing it on the bed of onions. Add the cider and 1 cup (235 ml) water and bring to a simmer, then wedge the apple pieces under the meat among the onions. Toss in the thyme.
  • Cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 3 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender, shreds easily, and is a deep brown color; the apples will have caramelized.

APPLE PORK ROAST



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"This is a delicious way to make a pork roast, and it's my husband's favorite. The gravy is very tasty without all of the fat." Florence LaPointe - Dryden, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup apricot jam
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled apples
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Cut eight to ten 1-in. slits in top of roast; insert garlic slices. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown roast on all sides. Transfer to a roasting pan. , In a small bowl, combine the mustard, vinegar, thyme and sage; brush over roast. In a small saucepan, combine the broth, apple juice and jam. Cook and stir over medium heat until jam is melted; pour over roast. Arrange apples around roast., Cover and bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally. Remove roast to a warm serving platter; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, skim fat from pan juices. Set aside 1/2 cup juices; pour remaining juices and apples into a large saucepan. Combine cornstarch and sour cream until smooth; stir into reserved pan juices. Stir into saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cut of Pork: Select a pork roast that is at least 3 pounds (1.4 kg) with a good amount of marbling for flavor and tenderness. Look for cuts like pork shoulder, pork loin, or pork butt.
  • Sear the Pork Roast: Searing the pork roast before roasting helps to develop a flavorful crust and lock in the juices. Sear the roast in a hot skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
  • Use a Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker: A Dutch oven or slow cooker is ideal for cooking pork roast as it helps to keep the meat moist and tender. If using a Dutch oven, braise the pork roast in a flavorful liquid such as apple cider, chicken broth, or red wine.
  • Add Aromatics and Herbs: Enhance the flavor of the pork roast by adding aromatic vegetables like onions, garlic, and carrots to the roasting pan or Dutch oven. You can also add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, or sage for additional flavor.
  • Use a Meat Thermometer: To ensure that the pork roast is cooked to the desired doneness, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, 155°F (68°C) for medium, and 165°F (74°C) for well-done.
  • Let the Pork Roast Rest: After cooking the pork roast, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.

Conclusion:

Pork roast with apple topping is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its tender and juicy pork, flavorful apple topping, and simple preparation, it's a surefire hit with everyone at the table. Whether you choose to braise it in a Dutch oven, slow-cook it in a crockpot, or roast it in the oven, the result is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by all.

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