Apple Cider Marinade for Pork
Servings: 10 Servings
Ingredients
Marinade:
- 1 ½ cups apple cider
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 5 pound pork loin
Dry Rub
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the apple cider, maple syrup, thyme, and salt. Set aside.1 ½ cups apple cider, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt
- Place the pork loin in a Ziploc bag or sealable container, and pour the marinade over the pork. Seal shut, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to overnight.4 to 5 pound pork loin
- When you’re ready to cook the pork, preheat the oven to 325°F, and line a roasting pan with a rack with aluminum foil.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, dried thyme, ground sage, and onion powder.2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon ground sage, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Remove the pork loin from the container, and discard the marinade. Place the pork on the rack of the roasting pan, and apply the seasoning rub to all sides of the pork loin.
- Bake for 25 minutes per pound or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant read thermometer.
- After the pork is finished cooking, remove from the oven, and cover loosely with foil for 10 minutes before serving.
- See post for storage recommendations.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 pound of pork loin. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Apple Cider Marinade for Pork
Serving Size
0.5 pound
Amount per Serving
Calories
255
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
559
mg
24
%
Potassium
797
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
42
g
84
%
Vitamin A
240
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
