Paraben Free Maple & Apple Cider Roast Pork Loin
There is something deeply satisfying about a roast that looks impressive but comes together with a short list of clean, recognizable ingredients. A turmeric-and-ginger spice rub gives the pork a warm, golden crust before it even hits the oven, and the maple-apple cider glaze that gets brushed on during roasting builds layer after layer of sweet, tangy, savory flavor. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, keeping the ingredient list free of the synthetic additives and preservatives that show up in so many bottled condiments and marinades. The glaze is made from scratch in just a few minutes on the stovetop, so you know exactly what is going into it — pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, and real ginger, nothing more. Searing the loin first in coconut oil locks in the juices and gives you that gorgeous caramelized exterior before the oven does the rest of the work. A reserved drizzle of glaze and a scatter of fresh rosemary at the end make the finished platter look like something straight out of a Sunday dinner spread. It is the kind of centerpiece dish that feels celebratory without requiring a single ingredient you would need to second-guess.
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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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