Paleo AIP Christmas Roast Pork and Apples
This baked Paleo AIP Christmas Roast Pork and Apples recipe is an Autoimmune Protocol holiday classic!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil, divided
- 3 lbs 2” to 3” thick boneless whole pork *loin (*not tenderloin)
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 to 8 small green or gold apples, cored, then halved or quartered
- 2 tsp Primal Palate Poultry Seasoning (or your own blend of thyme, marjoram, & rosemary)
- ½ tsp each ground mace & ground cloves
- sea salt, to taste
- 1 c bone broth
- ¼ cup Honey N’ujon (optional)
Instructions
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Add half the oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add pork loin. Brown on each side for about 4 minutes.
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Add loin to a 9”x13” baking dish, then set aside.
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Return the skillet to the heat, and lower the heat to medium. Add remaining coconut oil. When hot, add onion and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes.
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Add apples, then cook for 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in dry seasonings, broth, and Honey N’ujon (if using). Remove from heat and set aside.
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Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour the apple mixture over the pork, scooting the veggies and fruit off the top of the loin so that it is exposed.
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Bake for 30 minutes, then check the internal temperature to ensure it is cooked through safely.
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Slice the loin before serving topped with the apple mixture, or serve whole at the dinner table for a gorgeous presentation!