Pomegranate Cider Pork Loin Roast with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

Name: Pomegranate Cider Pork Loin Roast with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 2 to 3 pound pork loin roast, tied with string (ask your butcher to do this); ¼ cup pomegranate molasses; 1/3 cup apple cider; 1 sweet onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ cup chicken stock; ¼ cup cream; pomegranate arils; brussels sprouts; 3 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes; 6 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pomegranate Cider Pork Loin Roast with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes

Kian Mendoza

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This pork loin roast is perfect for the holiday or winter season! Pomegranate and cider glazed, it's wonderful! Serve with smashed rosemary potatoes.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 2 to 3 pound pork loin roast, tied with string (ask your butcher to do this)
¼ cup pomegranate molasses
1/3 cup apple cider
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup chicken stock
¼ cup cream
pomegranate arils, for garnish and serving
brussels sprouts, for serving on the side

rosemary smashed potatoes

3 pounds baby Yukon Gold potatoes
6 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
In a bowl, whisk together the pomegranate molasses and apple cider.
Place the pork in a roasting pan. Add the onions around it. If desired, you can cut slits into the pork roast and place the garlic slices inside! Otherwise, just add the garlic to the pan with hte onions.
Brush the pork all over the with pomegranate cider mixture, then pour the rest on top. Season with the salt and pepper.
Roast the pork for 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and roast for 45 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. It is SO important to use a meat thermometer here - this way, the pork can stay moist!
Remove the pork from the roasting pan and place it on the cutting board. Let the pork sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
In the meantime, place the roasting pan (leave the onions in it) over medium-low heat. Stir in the stock and cream and bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s slightly thickened. This pan sauce creates a delicious optional gravy.
Slice the pork roast and serve it with a sprinkling of pomegranate arils, the brussels, smashed potatoes and pan sauce.

rosemary smashed potatoes

While the pork is roasting, make your potatoes. Fill a pot with the potatoes, cover them with cold water and add a few pinches of salt. Bring the pot to a boil. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add in the garlic and rosemary. Turn off the heat.
Once the potatoes are tender, drain the water and add the potatoes back to the pot. Begin to mash them (skin and all!) with a potato masher or fork. Stream in the melted rosemary butter. Add in the salt and pepper. Smash some more and taste. If desired, season with more salt and pepper.