Sweet & Savory Cranberry Apple Dijon Pork Loin with Cider Glaze

 

 

Recipe Title: Cranberry Dijon Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cider Glaze 🍏🍇

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"Sweet & Savory Cranberry Apple Dijon Pork Loin with Cider Glaze" – Perfect for Holidays and Family Dinners!

Detailed Preparation Instructions:

Ingredients:

• For the Pork Loin:

  • 3-4 lb pork loin roast
  • 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

• For the Cranberry Apple Topping:

  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 large apple, diced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp butter

• For the Apple Cider Glaze:

• 1 cup apple cider
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Pork Loin:

   • In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, brown sugar, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
   • Rub the mixture all over the pork loin, ensuring it’s evenly coated.

3. Roast the Pork:

   • Place the pork loin in a roasting pan.
   • Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (around 20 minutes per pound), until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
   • Once done, cover with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

4. Make the Cranberry Apple Topping:

   • While the pork is roasting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
   • Add cranberries, apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
   • Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the apples soften. Set aside.

5. Prepare the Apple Cider Glaze:

   • In a separate saucepan, mix apple cider, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar.
   • Simmer for about 10 minutes, reducing it by half until it becomes thick and glaze-like.

6. Serve:

   • Slice the pork loin and arrange on a platter.
   • Spoon the cranberry apple topping over the pork, and drizzle generously with the apple cider glaze.

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This flavorful roast combines the juicy pork with sweet and tangy cranberry-apple topping and an apple cider glaze that brings everything together. Perfect for impressing guests at special occasions.