Herbed Pork and Apples

Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the sage, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, salt, and pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Rub the herb mixture generously over the entire surface of the pork roast. Cover the roast tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate. (Marinating time: 6-8 hours or overnight)

Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the thickness of the roast. Drain any accumulated fat from the pan. (Baking time: 60-90 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, mix the apple chunks and chopped red onion with brown sugar until evenly coated. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Spoon the apple-onion mixture around the roast in the roasting pan. Continue to cook for 1 hour more, or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Use a meat thermometer to ensure accuracy. (Baking time: 60 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the roast, apples, and onion to a serving platter. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm while preparing the gravy. (Resting time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View To make the gravy, skim any excess fat from the meat juices in the roasting pan. Pour the remaining drippings into a medium-heavy skillet.

Recipe View Stir in the apple juice and maple syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the liquid has reduced by half, about 1 cup, and has thickened slightly. (Cooking time: 10-15 minutes)

Recipe View Slice the roast and serve immediately with the warm apple-onion mixture and the maple-apple gravy.