Xanthan Gum Free Maple & Apple Cider Roast Pork Loin
Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory, this roast pork loin is the kind of centerpiece dish that makes a weeknight feel like a special occasion. A spiced rub of sea salt, ground ginger, and turmeric gives the meat a gorgeous crust after a quick sear in coconut oil, while the maple and apple cider glaze builds layers of flavor that caramelize beautifully in the oven. The glaze itself — pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and thyme — is completely free of thickeners or stabilizers, so there's no need to reach for anything that might sneak xanthan gum into your meal. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean, which is exactly what you want when you're cooking for someone with sensitivities to common food additives. Reserving a portion of the glaze before roasting means you get a bright, fresh drizzle at the end that really makes the finished slices shine. A ten-minute rest before slicing keeps the pork juicy all the way through, and a scatter of fresh rosemary over the platter adds a fragrant, herby finish. This is the kind of recipe you'll come back to again and again — impressive enough to serve guests, simple enough to pull off any night of the week.
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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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