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.