PORK LOIN ROAST WITH YAM-STUFFED APPLES

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I was given this delicious pork recipe by a neighbor, and it's become a real favorite with our family! We always serve this dish for special occasions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
8 to 10 large tart apples
1 can (24 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained and liquid reserved
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted, divided
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Combine sage, pepper and 1 teaspoon salt; rub over pork roast. Place roast, fat side up, on rack in open pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° 2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours or until thermometer reads 160°. , Meanwhile, core each apple, removing enough pulp to make 1-1/4-in. opening. Reserve pulp. Mash sweet potatoes; combine with 1/4 cup reserved yam liquid, apple pulp, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cinnamon and half the almonds. , In saucepan, heat butter and maple syrup until butter is melted. Drizzle half the butter mixture into apple cavities. Fill apples with yam mixture; garnish with remaining almonds. Place apples around roast or in separate baking dish, timing so that apples will bake 45-60 minutes and be done at the same time as the roast. Baste apple occasionally with remaining butter mixture. To serve, arrange roast and stuffed apples on heated platter.

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Armoni Cochran
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Phumzile Saleni
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Simple Junior
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The pork loin was amazing.


Zakirbrohi Official
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the dish turned out great in the end.


suez miah
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The apples were a bit too tart for my taste, but otherwise this dish was delicious.


Gavyn Corrieri
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The meat was so tender and flavorful.


Sheran Rana
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the apples were a delightful addition.


somaya sime
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pork loin and the yam-stuffed apples.


Muhammad Ibrahim Hussaini
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The pork loin was perfectly cooked and the apples were delicious.


Ab Dulla
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pork loin was savory and the apples were sweet and tart. The yams added a nice creamy texture.


Md Moon
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The pork loin was tender and moist, and the apples were a nice complement.


ja!da _UwU
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the yam-stuffed apples were a delicious and unique side dish. I will definitely be making this again.