Apple Butter Pork Loin

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
53%
Apple Butter Pork Loin
195 min.
6
513kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your dinner game with a dish that’s both comforting and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this delightful Apple Butter Pork Loin! Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe combines the savory richness of pork with the sweet, spiced notes of apple butter, creating a mouthwatering experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

What makes this dish truly special is its simplicity and the way it fills your home with an irresistible aroma as it bakes. The combination of apple juice, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves not only enhances the natural flavors of the pork but also creates a luscious glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Plus, it’s gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions.

With a total cooking time of just over three hours, this recipe allows you to set it and forget it, freeing you up to enjoy time with your loved ones. Each serving is packed with protein, making it a hearty choice that satisfies without weighing you down. So, gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to impress your guests with a dish that’s as delicious as it is easy to prepare!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup spiced apple butter 
  • cups apple juice 
  • pound pork loin roast boneless
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • servings seasoning salt to taste
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Season the pork loins with seasoning salt, and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish or small roasting pan.
  3. Pour apple juice over the pork, and cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  4. Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven. While the pork is roasting, mix together the apple butter, brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and cloves.
  5. Remove pork roasts from the oven, and spread with apple butter mixture.
  6. Cover, and return to the oven for 2 hours, or until fork-tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories513kcal
Protein54.58%
Fat22.55%
Carbs22.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.63
Glycemic Load
3.74
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
29.311304421529%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
1.03mg
Epicatechin
3.89mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:513.11kcal
25.66%
Fat:12.47g
19.18%
Saturated Fat:3.81g
23.8%
Carbohydrates:28.44g
9.48%
Net Carbohydrates:27.85g
10.13%
Sugar:25.14g
27.94%
Cholesterol:190.51mg
63.5%
Sodium:351.85mg
15.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:67.9g
135.8%
Selenium:84.06µg
120.08%
Vitamin B6:2.31mg
115.54%
Vitamin B1:1.36mg
90.62%
Vitamin B3:17.46mg
87.32%
Phosphorus:688.56mg
68.86%
Zinc:5.48mg
36.54%
Potassium:1249.28mg
35.69%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.37%
Vitamin B12:1.54µg
25.7%
Vitamin B5:2.32mg
23.18%
Magnesium:84.84mg
21.21%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.37%
Copper:0.21mg
10.5%
Iron:1.89mg
10.49%
Vitamin D:1.21µg
8.06%
Calcium:34.26mg
3.43%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.82%
Fiber:0.59g
2.36%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.08%
Source:Allrecipes