Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 1 cup kosher salt plus more
- 8 bay leaves, divided
- 3 tablespoons coriander seeds, divided
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns plus more freshly ground
- 1 quart unfiltered apple cider
- 1 8-bone pork loin roast (about 5 pounds), chine bone removed, rib bones frenched, tied with kitchen twine
- 6 Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds), unpeeled, quartered
- 4 medium red and/or yellow onions, halved, stem ends intact
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Bring brown sugar, 1 cup salt, 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon peppercorns, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 4 minutes. Transfer brine to a large bowl and add cider and 2 cups ice. Let cool.
- Place pork and brine in a large (2-gallon) resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and chill at least 8 hours.
- Remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towels. Let sit at room temperature 1 hour.
- Toss potatoes and onions with 4 tablespoons oil in a large roasting pan or on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Place rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 425 °F. Using the side of a chef's knife, crush remaining 2 tablespoons coriander seeds. Season pork with salt and pepper and rub all over with crushed coriander. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork until browned on all sides, 8 –10 minutes.
- Transfer pork to roasting pan and nestle in among vegetables. Tuck remaining 6 bay leaves under kitchen twine over top of pork. Wrap bone tips with foil to prevent burning and roast, turning vegetables halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of pork registers 140 °F, 60 –75 minutes.
- Remove foil from bones and transfer pork to a cutting board; let rest 30 minutes before slicing between ribs into chops.
- DO AHEAD: The pork can be brined 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cider-Brined Pork Roast with Potatoes and Onions recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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