Here’s a beautiful, flavorful **Pork Loin with Apple and Rosemary** recipe — tender, savory, and slightly sweet. 🍎🌿🐖
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## 🍽 Pork Loin with Apple & Rosemary
### 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
* 2–3 lb pork loin roast
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 3–4 apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith), sliced
* 1 medium onion, sliced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)
* 1 tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* ½ tsp paprika (optional)
* ½ cup chicken broth or apple cider
* 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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## 👩🍳 Instructions
### 1️⃣ Prep
* Preheat oven to **375°F (190°C)**.
* Pat pork loin dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and paprika.
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### 2️⃣ Sear (Recommended for flavor)
* Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
* Sear pork on all sides until browned (about 2–3 minutes per side).
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### 3️⃣ Assemble
* Place sliced apples and onions in a roasting dish.
* Add garlic.
* Place pork loin on top.
* Pour broth or apple cider around (not over) the pork.
* Optional: brush pork with Dijon mustard.
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### 4️⃣ Roast
* Roast uncovered for **50–70 minutes**, depending on size.
* Internal temperature should reach **145°F (63°C)**.
* Let rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
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### 5️⃣ Serve
* Slice pork and spoon softened apples and pan juices over the top.
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## 🍴 Tips for Perfect Pork
✔ Don’t overcook — pork loin dries out quickly.
✔ Let it rest before slicing to keep juices inside.
✔ Add a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end for depth.
✔ For a glaze, simmer pan juices with a little honey and Dijon.
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## 🔥 Optional Variations
* 🍷 Add ¼ cup white wine while roasting.
* 🥔 Roast potatoes in the same pan.
* 🍁 Add a touch of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
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If you’d like, I can also provide:
* A **slow cooker version**
* A **stuffed pork loin with apples and herbs**
* Or a **creamy apple rosemary pan sauce version**
Which one would you prefer?
