Ingredients
- 3 lb (about 1.4 kg) boneless pork loin
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 cup of Pork Spice Rub (recipe follows)
- 2 apples, quartered
- 2 onions, quartered
- 4 large garlic cloves
- bunch fresh thyme
- 2 cups apple cider (or beer)
- 1 tbsp each garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard powder, salt, pepper, chili powder
- 1 tsp ancho chili pepper powder (optional, for smoky flavour)
- 1 cup brown sugar
Directions
- Coat pork loin on all sides with Dijon mustard.
- Combine spice rub ingredients and mix well. Spread rub evenly over the pork loin.
- Next, place pork in the pan on top of apples, onions, apple cider, and seasonings.
- Cover and roast in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300°F and continue roasting for an hour or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.
- Remove from roasting pan and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Slice and serve with apple and kale salad.
- Serves 6

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