Apricot Glazed Pork Loin Roast
Apricot Glazed Pork Loin Roast — A vintage oven roast with a simple sweet-tangy glaze made from apricot nectar, brown sugar, and reserved apricot syrup.
It’s an easy centerpiece for Sunday dinner or holidays—finish the glaze during the last part of roasting so it caramelizes without burning.
Apricot Pork Roast
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lb pork loin roast
- Salt (to taste)
- Apricot nectar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 (16 oz) can apricot halves, drained (reserve syrup)
- 2 teaspoons vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Drain apricots and reserve the syrup.
- Season pork roast with salt and place in a roasting pan.
- Make the glaze: combine apricot nectar, brown sugar, reserved apricot syrup, and vinegar.
- Roast pork until nearly done (total baking time about 2 hours 30 minutes). During the last 30 minutes, brush pork with the glaze several times.
- Arrange apricot halves around the roast on the serving platter. Make gravy from pan drippings if desired.
Baking time: about 2 hours 30 minutes. Serves 6.
FAQ
Do I have to use apricot nectar?
Apricot nectar gives the glaze its flavor, but you can also use some of the reserved apricot syrup to help form the glaze.
When do I brush on the glaze?
Brush the glaze on during the last 30 minutes of roasting so it doesn’t burn.
Can I use pork tenderloin instead of pork loin?
This recipe is written for a pork loin roast. Tenderloin cooks much faster, so timing would need to be adjusted.
Can I make the glaze ahead of time?
Yes. Mix the glaze and refrigerate, then brush it on near the end of roasting.