Roast Pork basting sauce

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 20

Roast Pork with Sweet and Boozy Basting Sauce

by The Chefin Pork

Prep

10 min

Cook

90-120 min

Ready In

100-130 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup applesauce
	1/2 cup maple syrup
	1 bottle beer ( I used Labatt 's Blue which is a Pilsener )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

473

Sugar

19g

Fat

21g

This roast pork recipe is perfect for those who want to impress their dinner guests with a flavorful and juicy main course. The sweet and boozy basting sauce makes the pork tender and delicious, while the apple and maple flavors make it a perfect fall comfort food. This recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few ingredients, making it a weeknight dinner option as well.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, and beer.
3.	Season the pork with salt and pepper.
4.	Brush the basting sauce over the pork generously and place the pork in a roasting pan.
5.	Roast for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, basting every 20 minutes. The pork is ready when the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
6.	Cover the roasted pork with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7.	Cut the pork roast into slices and serve, drizzling with the remaining pan juices.

PROS

The basting sauce makes the pork tender, juicy, and packed with sweet and savory flavors.

Easy and straightforward recipe for a delicious and impressive dinner.

CONS

High in sugar and alcohol content, this recipe is not suitable for those who are avoiding alcohol or sugar.

Requires attention to basting every 20 minutes for best results.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is a rich source of protein, B vitamins, and minerals such as phosphorus and selenium.
Applesauce is a low-calorie source of fiber and vitamins such as Vitamin C.
Maple syrup contains antioxidants, minerals such as zinc and manganese, and has a lower glycemic index compared to refined sugar.
Beer contains B vitamins and antioxidants, but consumption should always be in moderation.