Danish Applepork

Elevate your dinner table with the sweet and savory flavors of Danish Applepork, a comforting Nordic-inspired dish that pairs tender, golden-seared pork loin with a luscious apple-onion cream sauce. This recipe combines the tart crispness of Granny Smith apples with warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, creating a beautifully spiced pairing for the rich pork. Searing the meat locks in its juices before it’s roasted to perfection in the oven, nestled in a fragrant medley of apples and aromatics. The sauce is finished with a touch of cream for added indulgence, making every bite irresistibly creamy and flavorful. Served warm and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. Ready in under an hour, Danish Applepork brings a taste of Scandinavian comfort food to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork loin (boneless)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 medium apples (firm and tart, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground allspice
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Season the pork loin generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the pork from the skillet and set it aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced apples, ground cinnamon, and ground allspice to the skillet. Stir to coat the apples and cook for 3-4 minutes until the apples begin to soften.

Step 6

Pour the chicken stock into the skillet and bring it to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 7

Return the seared pork loin to the skillet, nestling it among the apple and onion mixture. Spoon some of the mixture over the pork.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).

Step 9

Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 10

While the pork rests, place the skillet with the apple mixture over medium heat on the stovetop. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 11

Slice the rested pork loin and arrange it on a serving platter. Spoon the apple-onion-cream sauce over the sliced pork.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your Danish Applepork!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2145.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3382.2

Total Fat 208.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 923.8mg	0%
Sodium 5607.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 62.3g
Protein 262.2g	0%

Vitamin D 68.0IU	0%
Calcium 302.7mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 4726.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 11.6%