Apple Butter Braised Pork Loin
Apple Butter Braised Pork Loin is a flavorful and delicious main course perfect for family dinners and special get togethers.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 pound pork loin roast
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups Musselman's Apple Juice
- 1/2 cup Musselman's Apple Butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Pat pork loin dry with paper towels and season all sides with salt and pepper. Add bacon fat (or vegetable oil) to a braiser or Dutch oven and place over medium heat. Place season pork loin in pan. Scatter onions and garlic around the edges. Cook about 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine apple juice and apple butter together. Pour over browned roast and onions. Cover and place in a 350 degree oven for one hour or until internal temperature has reached at least 145 degrees.
- Remove pork loin to a cutting board and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing.
- *If you desire shredded pork, continue to cook an additional hour or until meat starts to fall apart.