Roast Pork Loin with Apples and Onions

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    418 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Roast Pork Loin with Apples and Onions

This roast pork loin with apples and onions boasts a rustic loveliness from a garlic, thyme, and fennel seed rub and a caramelized sweetness from the side that's roasted at the same time. And it's about to become your new favorite one-pan dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin
  • 2 medium Red Onions
  • 3 red apples such as Ida Red, Rome, or Pink Lady
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds crushed if desired
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Take the pork out of the refrigerator and let it rest on the counter while the oven heats.
  2. Cut each onion into quarters. Cut each apple in half from top to bottom. Using a teaspoon-size measuring spoon, a melon baller, or a paring knife, trim the apple core and stem. Place each apple half, cut side down, on the cutting board and cut it in half again.
  3. Place the onions and apples on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil. Drizzle the onions and apples with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (about 12 turns if you're using freshly cracked pepper from a pepper mill). Toss everything together with your hands and spread in a single layer.
  4. Mince the garlic and toss it in a small bowl along with the thyme, fennel seeds, the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 
  5. Pat the pork dry. Place it, fat side up, in the middle of the baking sheet, pushing the apples and onions aside. Rub the entire pork loin with the garlic mixture.
  6. Roast everything until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the pork loin reads 145°F (63°C), 45 to 60 minutes. (You'll probably want to start checking the pork loin after 30 minutes, just to be safe.)
  7. Transfer the roast pork loin to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve it along with the roasted apples and onions.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 670mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 39g 78%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 670mg 28%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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