Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile Roast Pork Loin with Applesauce, a dish that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors. This succulent pork loin is roasted to perfection, achieving a tender and juicy center encased in a crispy, golden-brown crust. Accompanied by a luscious homemade applesauce, this dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory notes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cooking enthusiast, our comprehensive guide provides two delectable recipes that cater to your culinary expertise. Discover the classic Roast Pork Loin with Applesauce recipe, featuring step-by-step instructions for a traditional and comforting meal. For those seeking a more adventurous culinary adventure, embark on the journey of creating a tantalizing Pork Loin Roast with Applesauce and Red Cabbage, a dish that bursts with vibrant colors and bold flavors. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure a memorable dining experience, leaving you and your loved ones craving for more.
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ROAST PORK LOIN WITH ROSEMARY APPLESAUCE
I made this for a family get-together on my husband's birthday. The homemade rosemary applesauce adds an extra layer of comfort to the tender pork. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings (3 cups applesauce).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 350°. Place pork roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°, 55-65 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, rosemary and salt; cook until apples are tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally., Stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until apples are very soft, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; mash apples to desired consistency. , Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warm applesauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
APPLESAUCE PORK LOIN
I sampled this tasty pork roast in a commercial cooking course I took years ago and saved the recipe. Later, I converted it to family-size, and it's become a favorite. -Vikki Rebholz, West Chester, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast on all sides in oil. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine the applesauce, mustard and honey; spread over roast. Top with rosemary. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.
ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste on the outside of the pork rib roast.
- Toss the onions with olive oil, and salt, and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves and 2/3 of the cider. Place the pork on top of the onions and place in the preheated oven. Roast the pork at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pork has developed a lovely brown crust. Check the pork, stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider when the level starts to go down.
- Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast for another 30 to 35 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark, cover it with foil. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce.
- Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. When ready to carve remove the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and Chunky Applesauce.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider and cinnamon and cook over low-medium heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft.
- Add the heavy cream and walnuts and cook until the cream has reduced by half. The end result should be a very chunky, sweet/savory applesauce.
ROASTED PORK AND POTATOES WITH CREAMY APPLESAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the potatoes and bell pepper with the thyme, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a shallow baking dish. Transfer to the oven and roast until the potatoes are slightly tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the applesauce, sour cream and nutmeg in a small bowl and set aside.
- Pat the pork dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the pork to the baking dish with the vegetables and continue to roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 more minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted vegetables and creamy applesauce.
- Per serving: Calories 373; Fat 12 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 84 mg; Sodium 554 mg; Carbohydrate 31 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 34 g
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 31 milligrams, Sodium 554 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 34 grams
ROAST PORK WITH APPLESAUCE
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees; set the oven rack as close to the top of the oven as possible, taking into account the thickness of the pork.
- Drain the applesauce in a fine sieve to remove excess liquid. Line a roasting pan with a double layer of foil, and brush with a little oil.
- Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper, then spread the applesauce evenly over it. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper, and roast, checking every 15 minutes or so to make sure the applesauce doesn't burn. It's fine if it darkens and browns, even turning dark brown, as long as the top doesn't blacken.
- After 45 minutes, begin checking the pork with an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, remove the meat from the oven. Let it rest 5 minutes, then carve. Serve the sliced meat with any accumulated juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 360, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 747 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLESAUCE
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2. Heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Season pork loin with salt and pepper and lie, fat side down, in skillet. Cook until golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; set it aside.
- 3. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and herbs to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add wine. Bring to a boil and scrape bits with a wooden spoon from pan bottom. Cook until wine reduces by half. Add broth and bring to a boil. 3. Return loin and drippings to skillet. Transfer to oven and roast to between 145 degrees F and 150 degrees F, about 40 minutes. Transfer loin to a plate; tent with foil.
- 4. Strain pan juices (discard solids) into a small saucepan. Boil until reduced by a third. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk in mustard. Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Keep warm but do not boil.
- 5. Untie and slice roast, arrange on a platter and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir drippings into sauce and pour over meat. Serve with applesauce.
- 1. Remove apples' stems and coarsely chop with their skin and seeds.
- 2. Bring all ingredients with 3 tablespoons water in a large saucepan to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until apples are soft, about 20 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 3. Pass through a food mill; discard peels and seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
ROAST PORK LOIN WITH APPLES
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
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.
ROASTED PORK LOIN WITH CIDER AND CHUNKY APPLESAUCE
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a food processor, combine the chopped herbs with the garlic, crushed red pepper, a generous pinch of salt, and enough olive oil to make a paste. Brush the paste on the outside of the pork rib roast.
- Toss the onions with olive oil and salt and place in the bottom of a roasting pan. Add the thyme, bay leaves, and two-thirds of the cider. Place the pork on top of the onions and place in the oven. Roast the pork until it has developed a lovely brown crust, 20 to 25 minutes. Check on the pork and stir the onions and cider if they are starting to burn. Add more cider when the level starts to go down.
- Lower the oven to 375 degrees F and roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. If the crust on the pork starts to get too dark, cover it with foil. Remove 1 1/2 cups of the cider from the bottom of the roasting pan and reserve for the applesauce.
- Let the pork rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. When ready to carve, remove the pork from the bone and cut the loin into thin slices. Serve with the onions braised in cider and Chunky Applesauce.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan large enough to accommodate the apples. Add the apples and saute over medium-low heat until the apples start to soften. Add the reserved cider, apple cider, and cinnamon and cook over medium-low heat until most of the cider has evaporated and the apples are cooked and very soft.
- Add the heavy cream and walnuts and cook until the cream has reduced by half. The end result should be a very chunky, sweet/savory applesauce.
ROAST PORK WITH APPLE TOPPING
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
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
INSTANT POT® APPLESAUCE PORK LOIN
Applesauce and apple cider add sweetness to a savory pork loin. This is good served with rice or mashed potatoes with the pan gravy on top.
Provided by Tammy Lynn
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil. Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper all over the pork loin and sear in the hot oil on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove pork from the pot. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up all the browned bits so none are stuck on the bottom. Turn off Saute function.
- Pour in apple cider and add pork loin back to the pot. Mix ground thyme into the applesauce and spread over the top and sides of the pork loin. Place onion slices around the pork loin. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Remove pork and onion slices from the pot. Mix cornstarch with cold water in a bowl.
- Turn on Saute function and stir cornstarch mixture into the pan juices. Bring to a boil and cook until gravy has slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve gravy with the pork loin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 138.7 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 490.7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g
ROAST PORK WITH APPLESAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 500°F; set the oven rack as close to the top of the oven as is practical (take the thickness of the roast into account). Meanwhile, put the applesauce in a fine strainer over a bowl or in the sink to allow excess liquid to drain. Line a roasting pan with a double thickness of aluminum foil (to avoid tough cleanup) and brush the foil with a little oil.
- When the oven is hot, sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper, then spread an even layer of the applesauce all over it, using up all the applesauce. Sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper and roast, checking every 15 minutes or so to make sure the applesauce doesn't burn. It's fine if it darkens and browns, or even turns dark brown, as long as the top doesn't blacken.
- Begin checking the pork with an instant-read thermometer after 45 minutes. When the internal temperature reaches 155°F, remove the meat from the oven. Let it rest for 5 minutes before carving. Serve the sliced meat with any accumulated juices.
- Variation
- Roast Pork with Jam or Marmalade: This is the original version, which some will prefer: Substitute 1 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade for the applesauce; warm it over low heat, stirring in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to thin it slightly. Proceed as directed
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork loin: Look for a loin that is at least 2 inches thick and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the pork loin is juicy and flavorful.
- Season the pork loin generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season the pork loin. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Sear the pork loin before roasting: Searing the pork loin will help to create a flavorful crust and lock in the juices. To sear the pork loin, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork loin and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Roast the pork loin at a high temperature: Roasting the pork loin at a high temperature will help to create a crispy crust and juicy interior. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit before roasting the pork loin.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork loin is cooked through: The pork loin is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Insert the meat thermometer into the thickest part of the pork loin to check the temperature.
- Let the pork loin rest before carving: Let the pork loin rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Roast pork loin with applesauce is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The pork loin is juicy and flavorful, the applesauce is sweet and tangy, and the combination of the two is simply irresistible. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few hours. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.
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