Roast Pork with Sage and Pecan Pesto

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
36%
Roast Pork with Sage and Pecan Pesto
106 min.
8
437kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dinner game, look no further than this delightful Roast Pork with Sage and Pecan Pesto! Perfectly suited for any special occasion or simply a lavish family dinner, this dish harmoniously blends the savory flavors of succulent pork with the aromatic essence of fresh sage and the rich, nutty goodness of pecans. As an added bonus, this recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free, ensuring that it can be enjoyed by all, regardless of dietary restrictions.



The preparation is a breeze, beginning with a flavorful brine of apple cider, kosher salt, and sage that infuses the pork with unparalleled moisture and taste. The process continues with a quick sear in a frying pan that locks in those delicious juices, followed by a gentle bake until the pork reaches the perfect temperature—a meat lover's dream! Once out of the oven, the resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in tender slices that are bursting with flavor.



To finish it all off, serve this impressive roast with a generous dollop of homemade Sage and Pecan Pesto. The vibrant green sauce not only adds a burst of color to your plate but also an irresistible depth of flavor that complements the pork perfectly. Whether it's a cozy family meal or an elegant dinner party, this Roast Pork with Sage and Pecan Pesto is sure to leave your guests raving about your culinary prowess!

Ingredients

  • 64 oz apple cider 
  • lb pork loin boneless
  • 0.5 cup sage fresh divided chopped
  • 0.3 cup kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • servings sage 
  • servings sage fresh

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Combine cider, salt, and 1/2 cup chopped sage, stirring until salt dissolves.
  2. Place pork in an extra-large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add cider mixture. Seal bag; chill 12 to 24 hours.
  3. Remove pork from brine, and pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Sprinkle pork with pepper.
  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add pork. Cook 6 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning pork occasionally.
  6. Place pork on a rack in a lightly greased roasting pan.
  7. Sprinkle remaining 3 Tbsp. sage over pork.
  8. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 1 hour to 1 hour and 25 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest part of roast registers 15
  9. Remove from oven; cover and let rest 10 minutes or until thermometer reaches 160 before slicing.
  10. Garnish platter, if desired.
  11. Serve with Sage and Pecan Pesto.

Nutrition Facts

Calories437kcal
Protein48%
Fat27.61%
Carbs24.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.09
Glycemic Load
10.29
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
28.517391145958%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.05mg
Catechin
2.84mg
Epicatechin
10.68mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:436.56kcal
21.83%
Fat:13.06g
20.09%
Saturated Fat:3.39g
21.2%
Carbohydrates:25.94g
8.65%
Net Carbohydrates:25.36g
9.22%
Sugar:21.82g
24.24%
Cholesterol:142.88mg
47.63%
Sodium:3657.03mg
159%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:51.07g
102.14%
Copper:2.87mg
143.54%
Selenium:63.07µg
90.1%
Vitamin B6:1.75mg
87.69%
Vitamin B1:1.06mg
70.35%
Vitamin B3:13.2mg
65.99%
Phosphorus:526.89mg
52.69%
Potassium:1085.18mg
31.01%
Zinc:4.16mg
27.71%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.31%
Vitamin B12:1.16µg
19.28%
Magnesium:72.34mg
18.09%
Vitamin B5:1.8mg
18.04%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.68%
Iron:1.67mg
9.28%
Vitamin D:0.91µg
6.05%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.49%
Calcium:38.67mg
3.87%
Vitamin C:2.04mg
2.47%
Vitamin K:2.52µg
2.4%
Fiber:0.58g
2.32%
Source:My Recipes