Sweet and Spicy Maple-Glazed Pork Roast

1. Preheat Oven

First, preheat your oven to the desired roasting temperature for pork. This will ensure the oven is hot and ready by the time you finish preparing the pork.

2. Prepare Glaze

In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper to make your glaze. Set this mixture aside for now.

3. Season Pork

Next, season the pork loin roast evenly with kosher salt and black pepper, making sure to cover all sides. This will enhance the flavor of the pork.

4. Heat Oil and Sear Pork

Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until it’s hot. This usually takes a few minutes, and you’ll know it’s ready when the oil starts to shimmer. Place the seasoned pork loin roast in the hot skillet and sear it on all sides until a browned crust forms, which should take about 20 minutes.

5. Brush with Glaze

Once the pork is seared, brush it generously with the maple syrup glaze mixture. Make sure to cover the entire surface of the roast.

6. Roast in Oven

Transfer the skillet with the glazed pork into the preheated oven. Roast the pork for about 1 hour, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads the appropriate temperature for pork, which is typically around 145°F.

7. Rest and Slice

When the pork reaches the desired temperature, carefully remove the skillet from the oven. Let the roast rest on a carving board for a few minutes. Remove the kitchen twine from the roast and slice it into even pieces. Arrange the slices on a serving platter.

8. Optional Glaze Thickening

(Optional) If you like an extra layer of glaze, you can simmer the remaining glaze mixture in the skillet until it thickens slightly. Drizzle over the sliced pork.