Gingersnap Pork Loin Roast with Apples, Currants, and an Apple Cider Pan Reduction

This delicious Gingersnap Pork Loin Roast is a perfect dish for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The tender and juicy pork is seasoned with a blend of warm spices, then roasted to perfection. It is served with a flavorful pan reduction made with apples, currants, and apple cider, adding a sweet and tangy element to the dish. The gingersnap crust on the pork adds a delightful crunch and a hint of warmth. This recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more!

Ingredients

• 3 lb pork loin roast
• 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup dried currants
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the gingersnap crumbs, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. Rub the pork loin roast with olive oil, then coat it with the gingersnap spice mixture, pressing it onto the surface of the meat.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
5. Sear the pork loin roast on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
6. Transfer the roast to a roasting pan and place it in the preheated oven.
7. Roast the pork loin for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
8. While the pork is roasting, prepare the apple cider pan reduction.
9. In the same skillet used to sear the pork, add the sliced apples and dried currants. Cook over medium heat until the apples are softened, about 5 minutes.
10. Add the apple cider and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced by half.
11. Remove the pork loin roast from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
12. Serve the pork loin roast with the apple cider pan reduction, drizzling the sauce over the sliced pork.
13. Enjoy this flavorful and tender Gingersnap Pork Loin Roast with Apples, Currants, and an Apple Cider Pan Reduction!

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