Glazed Pork Loin with Apple Compote and Thyme

Name: Glazed Pork Loin with Apple Compote and Thyme
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min

November 15, 2012

Prep 20 min Total 50 min

Glazed Pork Loin with Apple Compote and Thyme © kvalifood.com

Roast pork loin glazed with syrup or honey gives a sweet, caramelised surface. Apple compote with onion and thyme adds acidity and a herby note that balances the richness of the meat.

Glazed pork loin with apple compote and thyme assembly © kvalifood.com

Ingredients

Yields 4 servings

Rye bread

4 slices rye bread
soft butter, for spreading

Glazed pork loin

400 g boneless pork loin, in one piece
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt
pepper

Apple compote

2 apples, peeled and diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
salt

To serve

fresh thyme leaves
flaky salt

Directions

Glazed pork loin

Season the pork loin with salt and pepper. Mix together the honey, soy sauce and Dijon mustard. Roast the pork loin in an ovenproof pan at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes. Brush with the glaze for the last 5–8 minutes until the surface is caramelised and glossy. Rest for 10 minutes and slice thinly.

Apple compote

Sweat the onion in butter until soft. Add the apple, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for 8–10 minutes until the apples are tender but still have a little bite. Stir in the thyme and season with salt.

To serve

Spread the rye bread with soft butter. Lay slices of glazed pork loin on the bread. Add a spoonful of apple compote alongside or on top. Scatter with fresh thyme leaves and flaky salt.