Cinnamon Rubbed Pork Loin with Roasted Apples and Onions

By learen

This is a diabetic recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 t lemon zest
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t ground ginger
• 1/8 t ground allspice
• 1/8 t ground nutmeg
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 center cut pork loin (1 1/2 lb)
• 2 med apples, peeled
• 1 med apple, unpeeled all cut into wedges
• 3 med onions, cut into wedges
• 1/4 c fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 c apple juice
• 1/4 c maple syrup

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. In small bowl, combine lemon zest, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. In another small bowl, combine oil and half of the spice mixture.

Season pork with salt and black pepper, and rub with oil mixture. Set aside.

In large bowl, toss apple and onion wedges with lemon juice and remaining spice mixture. Place in large roasting pan with pork and 1/2 c water. Roast uncovered for 50 minutes or until thermometer reaches 160. Toss apple mixture once during roasting. Remove pan from oven and let pork sit.

Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring apple juice and maple syrup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1-2 min until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

In food processor, puree peeled apples, two thirds of the onions, and pan drippings until smooth. Stir puree into juice mixture, season with salt and black pepper, and heat on med low until warm.

Garnish pork with unpeeled apples and remaining onions. Serve with the sauce on the side.