Gelatin Free Maple & Apple Cider Roast Pork Loin
Few roasts deliver this kind of flavor payoff with such a clean, straightforward ingredient list. The pork loin gets a warm spice rub of ground ginger and turmeric before it's seared in coconut oil until deeply golden on all sides — that crust alone is worth the effort. The real star is the glaze: pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and fresh ginger cooked down into something sticky, tangy, and absolutely irresistible. Because every component here is naturally free of animal-derived thickeners or hidden additives, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — the recipe just works as written. A reserved drizzle of glaze at serving keeps every slice glossy and punchy, and a scatter of fresh rosemary adds a herby finish that makes the whole platter look like it came out of a restaurant kitchen. Let it rest properly before slicing and you'll be rewarded with juicy, tender rounds that hold 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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