Carrageenan Free Maple & Apple Cider Roast Pork Loin
Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory all at once, this roast pork loin is the kind of centerpiece that makes a weeknight feel like a special occasion. The spice rub — built from sea salt, ground ginger, and turmeric — gives the exterior a gorgeous color and warm depth before the pork even hits the pan. A quick sear in coconut oil locks in the juices and builds a caramelized crust, while the maple and apple cider glaze does the heavy lifting on flavor, layering in garlic, fresh ginger, coconut aminos, and thyme for something genuinely complex. Carrageenan is a thickener and stabilizer that sneaks into a surprising number of packaged sauces, deli meats, and glazes, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing hidden. The glaze is made from scratch in just a few minutes on the stovetop, so you know exactly what's going on the meat. Resting the pork before slicing is a small step that makes a big difference, ensuring every round is juicy and tender all the way through. A drizzle of the reserved glaze and a scatter of fresh rosemary at the end ties the whole platter together beautifully.
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb boneless pork loin roast
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the glaze
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Pat the pork loin completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the salt, ground ginger, and turmeric, then rub the mixture evenly over all sides of the pork.
- 2
Heat the coconut oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the pork loin and sear, turning every 1–2 minutes, until browned on all four sides, about 6–8 minutes total.
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