Description

Although we think of autumn as the best time for this dish, it's good anytime of the year. Serve it to family or company for a great meal that really doesn't take much time and is very delicious.

Ingredients

• 2 T. vegetable oil
• 2 lb. boneless center cut pork loin, trimmed
• Kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium onion, thickly sliced
• 2 carrots, thickly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, thickly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 5 leaves fresh sage
• 4 T. cold, unsalted butter, divided
• 2 apples peeled, cored and cut into 8 slices
• 2 T. apple cider vinegar
• 1 c. apple cider
• 2 T. whole grain mustard

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large, oven proof dutch oven over high heat.
3. Generously season pork loin all over with salt and pepper. Sear meat until golden brown on all sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a platter; set aside.