Roasted Pork Loin with Gravy
My roasted pork loin with gravy recipe elevates a traditional brown gravy with the sweetness of brown sugar and apples.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 455kcal
- 3-4 pound boneless pork loin roast
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 yellow onion large chop
- 2 Granny Smith apples cored and cut into chunks
- ½ cup chicken broth
Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Score the pork fat with a sharp knife, making an X pattern.
In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to combine, then coat the entire pork loin with the mixture.
Place chopped onions and apples on the bottom of a roasting pan, pour in ½ cup chicken broth, and place the pork loin on top of the mixture with the fat cap facing up.
Roast the pork loin in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Then remove the pork from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board.
Gravy
Pour the pork drippings, apple chunks, and onion into a saucepan and mash the mixture together. Set over medium-low heat, then add butter, brown sugar, and whisk in flour. Continue cooking for two minutes, while whisking.
Slowly add chicken broth, while whisking, to ensure it fully incorporates. Then bring the gravy to a simmer. Once thickened, add salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove the gravy from the heat, and serve it over pork loin slices.
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg