Yeast Free Apple Cider Roast Pork Loin
Tender, juicy pork loin braised in apple cider and bone broth is the kind of centerpiece dish that makes a weeknight feel like a special occasion. The bed of apple wedges, onion, and smashed garlic softens into something almost jammy as the roast cooks, perfuming the whole kitchen with warm spices like Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. Because the braising liquid relies on unfiltered apple cider, apple cider vinegar, and honey rather than any fermented or yeast-derived ingredients, this roast is genuinely worry-free for anyone avoiding yeast in all its forms. The pan sauce comes together effortlessly using an arrowroot slurry instead of a flour-based roux, so there's nothing hidden in the thickener either. A quick high-heat blast at the start builds a beautifully browned crust, then a lower, slower roast finishes the pork to a perfectly juicy 145°F. Everything gets piled onto a platter and finished with a spoonful of that glossy, cider-rich sauce and a scatter of fresh thyme — simple, stunning, and completely satisfying.
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6 servings
For the pork
- 2 ½ lb boneless pork loin roast
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
For the roasting pan
- 3 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1-inch wedges
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
For the braising liquid
- 1 cup unfiltered apple cider (not hard cider)
- 1 cup bone broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
For the pan sauce
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the pork loin completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary, ginger, turmeric, and Ceylon cinnamon. Rub the coconut oil all over the pork, then press the spice mixture evenly onto all sides.
- 2
Scatter the apple wedges, onion wedges, smashed garlic, and fresh thyme sprigs across the bottom of a large roasting pan or oven-safe skillet. Pour the apple cider, bone broth, apple cider vinegar, and honey over the apples and onions, and stir briefly to combine.
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