π Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast with Cinnamon Apples π
A sweet-and-savory dish where tender pork roast is glazed with brown sugar and served with warm cinnamon apples. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
π Ingredients
For the Pork Roast
- 3β4 lb pork loin roast
- Β½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
For the Cinnamon Apples
- 4 apples (peeled, sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ΒΌ cup brown sugar
- Β½ tsp cinnamon
- ΒΌ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
π¨βπ³ Instructions
1οΈβ£ Prepare the Pork
- Preheat oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C).
- Pat the pork roast dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2οΈβ£ Make the Glaze
Mix in a bowl:
- brown sugar
- Dijon mustard
- soy sauce
- apple cider vinegar
- garlic
Spread half of the glaze over the pork roast.
3οΈβ£ Roast
- Place pork in a roasting pan.
- Roast 60β75 minutes, brushing with the remaining glaze halfway through.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 145Β°F (63Β°C).
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
4οΈβ£ Make the Cinnamon Apples
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Cook 8β10 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized.
π½οΈ Serve
Slice the pork roast and serve topped or alongside the cinnamon apples. Spoon extra glaze from the pan over the pork for extra flavor.
β Serving ideas: mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or buttered rice.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- π₯ an air fryer version
- π² a slow cooker version
- π₯ a halal-style alternative using beef or lamb (since pork is often avoided in Pakistan).