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Maple-Glazed Pork Roast 🐖🍁

This show-stopping pork roast is what Sunday dinners were made for! The maple glaze creates the most gorgeous caramelized crust, and your house will smell absolutely incredible while it's cooking. It's fancy enough for guests but easy enough for a busy weeknight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-4 pound boneless pork loin roast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a little kick

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and let the pork roast sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Mix together salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme in a small bowl. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the pork roast.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or roasting pan over medium-high heat. Sear the pork roast on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. While the pork is searing, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  5. Brush about half of the maple glaze over the seared pork roast, making sure to coat all sides.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 60-75 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Brush with more glaze every 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and brush with any remaining glaze. Tent the roast loosely with foil and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice and serve with the pan drippings drizzled over the top. This pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes!