Nothing says fall quite like apple pie. If you want to bring the flavors of apple pie into your home but don't want to make a whole pie, this pork roast is a great way to do it. Ingredients like granny smith apples and apple juice help bring your roast to new and tasty heights.
Some of the spices used in this recipe are similar to those used in apple pie. In particular, cinnamon and nutmeg are commonly used. You won't need too many other ingredients for this roast, making it an easy one to prepare for.
You'll want to brown this roast under your broiler to remove any excess fat. This shouldn't take too long. Then, you'll begin arranging the ingredients in the crock pot. Make sure to follow the steps we've written out when it comes to arranging the ingredients!
This roast will cook on low for eight to ten hours. That may seem like a long time, but remember that meat needs to be cooked low and slow to reach optimal tenderness. Cooking a pork roast too quickly will cause it to become tough. It may even cook unevenly, which is even less desirable.
Apple Pie Glazed Pork Roast
Ingredients:
4 pound pork loin roast
6 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into quarters
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions:
1. Brown pork roast under broiler to remove excess fat; drain well.
2. Place apple quarters in bottom of crock pot. Place roast on top of apples.
3. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Spoon over top surface of roast, moistening well.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.