Turkey Free Maple & Apple Cider Roast Pork Loin
Roast pork loin gets a serious upgrade here, with a sticky-sweet glaze built from pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, and fresh ginger that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. A quick spice rub of sea salt, ground ginger, and turmeric gives the exterior a warm, golden crust before it even hits the pan, and searing it in coconut oil locks in all that savory depth. The glaze comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and reserving a couple of tablespoons to drizzle over the finished slices means every bite is coated in that tangy, fragrant goodness. This is the kind of centerpiece dish that looks like you spent hours on it but relies entirely on straightforward technique and a short ingredient list. For anyone navigating a table without turkey — whether by preference, allergy, or just wanting something different — a beautifully glazed pork loin is a genuinely satisfying alternative that holds its own at any gathering. Finished with a scatter of fresh rosemary, the presentation is elegant enough for a dinner party but the method is approachable enough for a regular weeknight.
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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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