Oats Free Honey Garlic Roast Pork Loin
Sticky, golden, and fragrant with garlic and ginger, this roast pork loin is the kind of centerpiece that makes a weeknight dinner feel like a special occasion. The glaze comes together in minutes on the stovetop — raw honey, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of turmeric — building deep, complex flavor without a single grain or filler ingredient in sight. That matters a lot when you're navigating a diet that rules out oats, since sauces, marinades, and spice blends can be sneaky hiding spots for oat-based thickeners or coatings. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can cook with confidence. Searing the pork first locks in a gorgeous crust before the oven does its work, and brushing on the glaze in layers means every slice is lacquered and caramelized all the way through. Resting the meat before slicing keeps it juicy, and that reserved drizzle of glaze at the end ties the whole plate together beautifully. Scatter some fresh parsley on top and you've got a showstopper that's as clean and simple as it looks.
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6 servings
For the pork
- 2 ½ lb boneless pork loin roast
- 1 ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Remove the pork loin from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the honey, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, apple cider vinegar, and 1/4 tsp turmeric. Stir and cook for 3–4 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and the glaze has thickened slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the glaze in a separate small bowl to use as a finishing sauce after the pork is cooked.
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