Cranberry Dijon Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cider Glaze

Cranberry Dijon Pork Loin Roast with Apple Cider Glaze

Ingredients:

For the Pork Loin:

3-4 lb pork loin roast
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Cranberry Apple Topping:

1 cup fresh cranberries
1 large apple, diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp butter

For the Apple Cider Glaze:

1 cup apple cider
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Pork Loin:
   In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, brown sugar, olive oil, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
   Rub this mixture all over the pork loin, coating it thoroughly.

1. Roast the Pork:
   Place the pork loin in a roasting pan.
   Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (about 20 minutes per pound), or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
   Cover loosely with foil and let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Make the Cran