Pork Roast with Spiced Apples

Name: Pork Roast with Spiced Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: German Dinner Recipes, German Recipes
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds); SPICED APPLES:; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 medium apples, peeled and sliced

"THE FINE FLAVOR of this pork roast is further enhanced when spicy-sweet apples are spooned over slices of the meat. This wonderful recipe made pork my favorite of all meats."

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
SPICED APPLES:
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium apples, peeled and sliced

Directions

Combine salt, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon; rub over roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a thermometer. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 160°. Cover and let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
In a medium skillet, combine the first six spiced apples ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened. Add apples; simmer, uncovered, until apples are just tender, stirring gently. Serve with sliced pork roast.

If Cooking for Two: Both the pork roast and apples freeze well (separately). Store individual portions in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts

8 ounce-weight: 265 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 289mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein.

Originally published as Pork Roast with Spiced Apples in Reminisce Extra April 1994

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Kirstenbultman

Feb 27, 2013

Loved the flavors, sweet and savory. Easy to make, not too many ingredients. I substituted with pork tenderloin and cut the recipe in half. I served it with sweet potatoes. Will surely make again.
Philly1952

Nov 21, 2010

This was easy to prepare and cour company loved it. I served the Roasted Root Vegetables with it and both were really enjoyed by all.
dlhawver

Jan 12, 2010

I've made this recipe many times. It's a great "company" dish and has never failed pleasing everyone's taste. Thanks for a wonderful collection of recipes.
kimberhino

May 2, 2009

Sooo, Delicious!! Even my fussy husband loved it. This recipe is a keeper.