Maple-Glazed Pork Loin with Root Vegetables

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes

  • 2 medium turnips

  • 4 medium carrots

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 1/2 tsp salt, divided

  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 3 lbs)

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil

  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 1/8 tsp ground cumin

  • pinch of ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat over to 325° F.

  2. Prep vegetables: scrub potatoes; peel and cut turnips, carrots, and onion into 1-inch chunks.

  3. Season pork: Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.

  4. Brown: Heat oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until browned, 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain excess fat.

  5. Make glaze: Combine maple syrup, cayenne, cumin, and cloves. Pour into skillet and cook 30 seconds, stirring. Remove from heat.

  6. Coat and roast: Return pork to pan, turn to coat, then add vegetables and toss in remaining glaze. Sprinkle with remaining salt.

  7. Roast 45-55 minutes, until pork reaches 145° F.

  8. Rest & serve: Let rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve with glazed vegetables.

Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

Start your morning with a breakfast that’s cozy, quick, and tastes like apple pie — no oven required.

Ingredients

• ½ cup old-fashioned oats

• ½ cup milk (any kind)

• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ¼ cup diced apple (fresh or sautéed)

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. In a mason jar or container, stir together oats, milk, applesauce, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.

2. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).

3. In the morning, stir and enjoy cold, or warm in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.

Optional toppings: chopped nuts, extra apples, or a dollop of yogurt