Name: Pork Loin with Apple in the Oven
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: 350 g lean pork loin; 2 apples; 1 onion; 200 g chicken broth; thyme; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; salt; pepper

A classic sweet-savory combination. The loin stays very juicy.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 2 servings

350 g lean pork loin
2 apples
1 onion
200 g chicken broth
thyme
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Step by step

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Step 1 Pan

Sear the pork on all sides in a pan. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
Step 2 Prep

Place it in a baking dish with apple slices, onion, and broth.
Step 3 Oven 30 min

Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC with thyme. Check the time to avoid overcooking: the perfect point makes all the difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

No major allergens from the standard 14 in the base ingredient list.

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal protein from the recipe

Use: tempeh, smoked tofu or cooked legumes in the same quantity

Why: Animal protein provides amino acids and umami; tempeh or legumes cover both protein and satiety.

Tip: Marinate the tempeh for 10 minutes with soy sauce and garlic before sautéing for a more intense flavor.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Lomo de cerdo con manzana al horno.
Batch cook: double quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Sear the pork on all sides in a pan. Taste for salt at the end and adjust if needed.
2 Place it in a baking dish with apple slices, onion, and broth.
3 Bake for 30 minutes at 180ºC with thyme. Check the time to avoid overcooking: the perfect point makes all the difference.