Juicy Pork Loin Roast - the Perfect Herb-Garlic Recipe | CulinaryCreationss

Ingredients

• For the Pork & Herb-Garlic Apple Cider Marinade/Rub:
• 1 (2-4 lb) boneless pork loin roast , fat cap on (or trimmed to about ¼ inch)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral oil
• ½ cup apple cider (or unsweetened apple juice)
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or grainy mustard
• 4-5 cloves garlic, fresh minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: 1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup for light caramelization (watch browning carefully)
• For the Apple Cider Pan Gravy:
• Pan drippings from the roast
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ small onion or 1 shallot, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup apple cider (plus more if needed)
• ½ cup chicken broth (plus more if needed for consistency)
• 1 teaspoon extra Dijon mustard (if needed for tang)
• Optional: 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream for richness
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: Splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice for brightness