ROAST PORK WITH APPLEJACK

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This is a pork roast for a special occasion. Fun at New Years for your pork entree. Smells yummy cooking!

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Roasts

Time 7h

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 lb pork loin roast
3/4 c applejack or other apple-flavored brandy
1 Tbsp coarse salt
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 dash(es) allspice
6 medium red potatoes, peeled
6 granny smith apples,peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. When buying your roast, ask the butcher to saw across the rib bones at the base of the backbone, to separate the ribs from the backbone.
  • 2. Place the roast in a large ziplock bag. Pour the brandy over the roast; seal the bag. Place the bag in a large bowl; marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours, turning occasionally.
  • 3. Remove the roast from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Set the marinade aside. Combine the salt and the next 4 ingredients; rub the spice mixture over the entire surface of the roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan; insert a meat thermometer, making sure it does not touch fat or bone. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours.
  • 4. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Drain; quarter potatoes and set aside.
  • 5. Remove the roast and rack from the roasting pan; set aside. Discard the pan drippings. Place the apple slices in the center of the roasting pan; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • 6. Strain the reserved marinade through several layers of cheesecloth. Place the marinade in a small, long handled saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and ignite; pour over apples. Let the flames die down.
  • 7. Place the reserved potatoes around the apples in the roasting pan. Place the roast on top of the apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, turning the potatoes after 30 minutes.
  • 8. Remove the roast and apples from the pan; place on a serving platter. Increase the oven temperature to 500 degrees; bake the potatoes for 5 minutes. Arrange the potatoes around the roast. Let roast stand 10 minutes before serving.

Zanele Cele
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This pork roast is a must-try! It's simple to make and absolutely delicious.


Sulman Mughal
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I've never made pork roast before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the roast turned out perfectly.


FF EMON YT
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This is the best pork roast recipe I've ever tried. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the applejack sauce was the perfect accompaniment.


Micayla Daniels
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this roast was amazing. The applejack sauce really made the dish.


Fatuma Mkandawire
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This pork roast is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it until it's time to eat.


MD RJ RJ
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I made this pork roast for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Jessica Champiin
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork roast was moist and tender, and the applejack sauce was divine. I highly recommend this dish.


Ali Aman
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I've made this pork roast several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The applejack sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Connie Reed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork roast turned out perfectly. The meat was juicy and flavorful, and the applejack sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Shoaib Magsi
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This pork roast was a hit at our dinner table! The applejack sauce added a delightful sweetness and tang that perfectly complemented the tender pork. We served it with roasted potatoes and green beans, and it was a meal that everyone enjoyed.