Here’s a cozy, restaurant-style Roasted Pork Loin with Sweet Apple Glaze & Cinnamon Apples—juicy, aromatic, and perfect for a family dinner or special occasion.
🍎🐖 Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Glaze & Cinnamon Apples
🧂 Ingredients
For the pork
- 1.2–1.5 kg pork loin (boneless)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Apple glaze
- 2 apples (peeled, chopped)
- ½ cup apple juice (or water)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
Cinnamon apples (side)
- 2 apples (sliced)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the pork
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F)
- Rub pork loin with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and herbs
- Let sit for 15–20 minutes
2. Roast the pork
- Place pork in a roasting pan
- Roast for 45–60 minutes (until internal temp reaches ~63–68°C / 145–155°F)
- Baste occasionally with pan juices for extra flavor
3. Make the apple glaze
- In a saucepan, melt butter
- Add chopped apples and cook 5 minutes
- Add apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vinegar
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until soft
- Blend or mash slightly for a thick glaze
4. Glaze the pork
- During the last 15 minutes of roasting, brush pork generously with apple glaze
- Repeat once or twice for a sticky, caramelized coating
5. Cinnamon apples (side dish)
- In a pan, melt butter
- Add sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt
- Cook 5–8 minutes until soft but not mushy
6. Rest & serve
- Remove pork from oven and rest 10–15 minutes before slicing
- Serve with cinnamon apples and extra glaze drizzled on top
🔥 Tips for best results
- Resting the meat keeps it juicy
- Don’t overcook pork loin—it can dry out quickly
- Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for better flavor balance
- Add a splash of brandy or cider to the glaze for depth (optional)
🍽️ Result
Tender roasted pork with a sweet, glossy apple-cinnamon glaze and warm spiced apples on the side—perfect balance of savory and sweet.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Slow cooker version (super tender)
- Apple cider gravy version
- Or a holiday-style version with stuffing and roasted vegetables
