I love the autumn. Any time the seasons change it is exciting but this is my favorite because the holidays are beginning! It also means more baking and cooking especially of fall-themed foods...which I love! This is one of my hubby's favorite dinners. I got this recipe years ago in a cookbook Melanie gave me compiled from a lot of her neighbors and friends. I often get my favorite recipes from those kinds of cookbooks! This pork roast is perfect for when the cold weather starts rolling in with its squash, apples and spices. I almost love making it more for the wonderful scents that fill the house while it cooks! I have changed the original recipe slightly only to add the squash and apples at the end. Otherwise they get too soft for my taste. Hope you all enjoy and Happy Autumn!! 
Autumn Harvest Pork
submitted by Brittany
1 cup cider or apple juice
1.5-2 lb pork loin roast
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
2 large apples, peeled and cubed (Granny Smith or other tart variety)
1 1/2 whole butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried sage
Heat cider in deep skillet on medium-high heat. Sear pork loin on all sides in cider. Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper on all sides and place in crock pot, along with juices. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Combine apples and squash in large bowl. Sprinkle with brown sugar and herbs, stirring to coat well. One or two hours before roast is done, arrange the squash and apples around the pork loin. Continue to cook on low for the remainder of time and until squash/apples are desired tenderness. Remove pork from crock pot, cover with foil, and let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
this is so perfect for a fall weekend meal. Love the addition of cinnamon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me about this recipe! It sounds so good right now. I love how it smells too! I bought some homemade apple cider the other day for some making pumpkin pancakes with apple cider syrup (it was delish---I will post it soon). Anyway, I have more cider so I will have to make this now. Thanks Britt!! Your picture is beautiful by the way!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking meal!! Scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteOh, you made this for Griff and I when you were living in Utah. I loved it! I'll have to round up the ingredients and make it soon. Yours looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you serve it with? Like potato? Sweet potato? Looks wonderful. Just wondering how you complete it.
ReplyDeleteHey Carmie, I'm trying to remember what I served it with! I think I fixed a green veggie of some sort - like salad or green beans, etc. I also made fresh wheat bread and had that too. You might be referring to what is on the plate in the picture? That is the butternut squash and apple - yum!!
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