PORK LOIN ROAST WITH ROASTED APPLES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS ENJOY DAN:

PORK LOIN ROAST WITH ROASTED APPLES AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS by CHEF DAN;

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 (1-inch) thick pork loin slices

1 teaspoon EACH smoked paprika, chili powder, tandoori masala and dried sage

1/8-teaspoon EACH ground cinnamon, allspice, and ground red pepper

2 tablespoon pure maple syrup, divided

2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, divided

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2-teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 Fuji apple, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

1 Pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

DIECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 425 F)

1.    Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with Pam.

2.    Stir together paprika, and next 6 ingredients, 1 tablespoon syrup, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and 1/2-tespoon salt and pepper.

3.    Rub each pork loin with 1/2-teaspoon olive oil.

4.    Rub both sides of loin with the rub.

5.    Whisk together vinegar, remaining maple syrup, 1 teaspoon rosemary and remaining salt and pepper.

6.    Slowly whisk in the oil and whisk until blended.

7.    Place the apples, brussels sprouts, and 1/4-cup of the vinegar mixture in a bowl; toss to coat.

8.    Place pork loin in he center of the baking sheet.

9.    Place the apple, brussels sprout mixture round the loins.

10. Bake 12 minutes; turn loins and bake until internal temperature is 140 F.

11. 15 minutes more.

12. Transfer the pork to a serving platter.

13. Stir the apple mixture on a baking sheet and spread into an even layer.

14. Turn the oven to broil, broil the apple mixture 3-4 minutes or until lightly charred.

15. Transfer mixture to a bowl.

16. Toss together the apple mixture with the remaining vinegar mixture.

17. Season with salt and pepper.

        

ENJOY DAN:                                                                                               VOILA!!