This hearty Polish baked pork loin is a comforting classic that brings warm, home-style flavors to your dinner table. The meat is seasoned with a simple garlic-onion-pepper blend and roasted until tender, paired with sweet-tart Granny Smith apples and savory onions. As it cooks, the pork absorbs the juices from the fruit and aromatics, creating a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for spooning over the sliced meat. It is an excellent choice for weekend family dinners or holiday gatherings where you want a impressive yet straightforward main course. The combination of tender pork and slightly sweet vegetables makes this dish satisfying and universally appealing. Serve it with boiled potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the delicious pan drippings.
Polish Baked Pork Loin
Description
This hearty Polish baked pork loin is a comforting classic that brings warm, home-style flavors to your dinner table. The meat is seasoned with a simple garlic-onion-pepper blend and roasted until tender, paired with sweet-tart Granny Smith apples and savory onions. As it cooks, the pork absorbs the juices from the fruit and aromatics, creating a rich, flavorful sauce perfect for spooning over the sliced meat. It is an excellent choice for weekend family dinners or holiday gatherings where you want a impressive yet straightforward main course. The combination of tender pork and slightly sweet vegetables makes this dish satisfying and universally appealing. Serve it with boiled potatoes or egg noodles to soak up the delicious pan drippings.Ingredients
Directions
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Mix equal parts garlic powder and onion powder with half that amount of ground pepper to create the seasoning blend.
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Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels and cover it evenly with the seasoning mixture.
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Let the seasoned pork stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle the roast with all-purpose flour until it is evenly coated.
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Preheat the oven to 325ðF (165ðC).
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the roast to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
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Transfer the browned roast to a deep baking dish.
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Add chopped onions to the skillet with the remaining cooking juices and sauté over medium heat until tender.
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Remove the skillet from heat and stir in shredded or sliced apples, brown sugar, and ground ginger.
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Spoon the apple and onion mixture over the roast in the baking dish.
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Add enough water to the bottom of the baking dish to create about 1 cup of liquid.
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Roast uncovered for 2 to 2.5 hours, basting every 20 minutes and adding water as needed to maintain at least 1 cup of cooking juices.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
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Strain the cooking juices from the dish to create a sauce.
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Slice the pork and serve hot with the strained juices on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1117.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 64.3g99%
- Saturated Fat 22.8g115%
- Cholesterol 363.2mg122%
- Sodium 1031.5mg43%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.2g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 123.0g246%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
