Elegant Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3 lb pork loin roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

60-75 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture all over the pork loin.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider, honey, and Dijon mustard. Set aside.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the pork loin on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the pork loin to a roasting pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat reads 145°F (63°C).
6. Remove the pork loin from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving)

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and juicy pork loin
• Aromatic herbs and spices
• Sweet and tangy apple cider glaze
• Sophisticated yet approachable flavor

User Comments:

• "This pork loin roast was absolutely delicious! It was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect complement." - @foodie_girl
• "I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about how moist and delicious it was." - @homecook
• "I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this roast changed my mind. It was so well-seasoned and cooked to perfection." - @skeptic
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this roast with no problem." - @beginner
• "This is my go-to pork loin roast recipe now. It's always a crowd-pleaser." - @regular

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure the pork loin is at least 3 inches thick so that it cooks evenly.
• If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
• Don't overcook the pork loin, or it will become dry and tough.