Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast
Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast balances a gentle maple sweetness with warm ginger, garlic, and rosemary, yielding tender, well-seasoned slices throughout. A glossy maple-Dijon finish adds a tangy-sweet snap that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes. Serve for a cozy weekend dinner or a special family gathering when you want classic comfort with a touch of elegance.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the brine: In a large stainless steel bowl, combine water, maple syrup, salt, garlic, ginger, black pepper rosemary, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Start the pork: Submerge the pork loin in the brine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 10 hours.
- 3
Remove the pork from the brine; discard the brine. Pat the pork dry and season all over with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in an oven-proof skillet over high heat. Add the pork and turn it to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
- 6
Move the skillet to the preheated oven and roast until the pork is browned, about 40 minutes.
- 7
Stir together maple syrup and Dijon in a small bowl; spread the mixture over the top and sides of the roast. Continue cooking until the pork is slightly pink in the center, about 15 more minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 247.18 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 16.81 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 27.08 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.74 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.28 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.05 g High --
- Cholesterol 50.84 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 92.23 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.35 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 22.49 g --
- Added Sugars 7.06 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 25.58 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 328.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 8.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.79 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.52 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Maple Cured Pork Loin Roast is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Dijon Mustard, and Dried Rosemary. Each serving provides about 247.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Dijon Mustard, Dried Rosemary, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast healthy?
- Maple-Cured Pork Loin Roast has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 247.18 calories and 16.81 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.28 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.06 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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