Oven-Baked Pork Loin with Apple
Prep time: 60 minServes: 6
Pairs with
Pork with apple and mustard is autumn on a plate — a full-bodied white with roundness or a light fruity red to meet the apples' sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1kg pork loin
- 4 apples, halved
- 200ml apple juice
- 100ml white wine
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp honey
- Thyme, rosemary
- 4 shallots, halved
- Salt, black pepper
- Potato gratin or mashed potatoes
Method
- 11. Rub the pork loin with mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
- 22. Brown in a frying pan on all sides.
- 33. Place in a baking dish with the apples, shallots and herbs.
- 44. Pour in apple juice and wine. Roast at 175°C for 40–45 minutes (internal temp 65°C).
- 55. Rest the meat 10 minutes. Strain the juices.
- 66. Slice and serve with the baked apples, pan juices and potato gratin.