California Walnut-Crusted Pork Loin with Apple Maple Reduction

By California Walnuts
Total Time
2 Hrs, 50 Mins
Serves
6
Meal
Dinner

DESCRIPTION

Ground California walnuts make a perfect crust for this delicious pork loin recipe. Great for holiday entertaining!

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
2 Hrs, 30 Mins
Total Time
2 Hrs, 50 Mins
Calories
970
Total Fat
64
Polyunsaturated Fat
23
Cholesterol
200
Sodium
180
Carbohydrates
32
Dietary Fiber
3
Protein
61

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Transfer to platter and tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in skillet over medium-high heat, heat maple syrup.
  4. 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.