Here’s a delicious and classic way to make Pork Roast with Apples—sweet, savory, and perfect for a cozy meal:
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 3–4 lb (1.4–1.8 kg) pork roast (shoulder or loin)
- 2–3 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup apple cider or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the Pork
- Rub the pork roast with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and garlic.
- Sear the Roast
- In a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan, heat olive oil or butter over medium-high heat.
- Brown the pork on all sides (3–4 minutes per side) to lock in flavor.
- Add Apples and Onions
- Arrange sliced apples and onions around the pork.
- Pour apple cider or chicken broth into the pan for moisture.
- Roast
- Cover loosely with foil and roast for 1.5–2 hours (or until internal temperature reaches 145°F / 63°C).
- About 30 minutes before done, remove foil to allow the apples and onions to caramelize.
- Rest and Serve
- Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve slices with roasted apples and onions on the side.
Tips
- Add a touch of sweetness: drizzle 1–2 tsp of honey or maple syrup over the apples before roasting.
- For extra flavor: toss in a few cloves or a splash of apple brandy.
- Make it a complete meal: roast carrots or sweet potatoes alongside the apples.
If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute skillet version that makes pork and apples caramelized together without roasting for hours. It’s faster but still super flavorful. Do you want me to do that?
