California Walnut-Crusted Pork Loin with Apple Maple Reduction
Description
Ground California walnuts make a perfect crust for this delicious pork loin recipe. Great for holiday entertaining!
Ingredients
- 2 cups California walnuts, coarsely ground
- 1/4 cup each: sage and thyme, fresh, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon clove garlic, minced
- 1 pork loin roast, 3 pounds, boneless
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup, pure
- 2 apples, cored, thickly sliced
- 1/2 cup California walnut halves
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons butter, cold, cubed
PREPARATION
- In 13 x 9-inch baking dish, combine ground walnuts, sage, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper; set aside. Rub pork with oil; roll in walnut mixture until pork is completely covered.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Place pork on roasting rack, uncovered; cook in 350° F oven 1 hour and 20 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160° F.
- Transfer to platter and tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in skillet over medium-high heat, heat maple syrup.
- Add apples and walnut halves; cook 5 minutes or until apples are golden and fragrant. Add vinegar; stir gently. Add cold butter; continue stirring gently until butter has melted and sauce has thickened. Serve over sliced pork.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 970 cal
- Total Fat: 64 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 61 g