Baked Dutch Oven Pork Loin with Jam and Spices

This Dutch Oven Pork Loin recipe is topped in jam and lots of spices and then baked to perfection. It is baked with fruit and veggies for a delicious complete meal.

I have been making a version of this pork loin in the dutch oven for months now!

Not only does it come out great every time… tender, sweet and perfectly spiced. But it is incredibly versatile and can be made with various sides. It’s also naturally Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free!

Table of Contents

• Why this recipe works:
• Recipe Ingredients:
• Step by Step Instructions:
• Expert Tips:
• Other healthy pork recipes you may enjoy:

Why this recipe works:

• It is versatile. You can change the base based on what you have in hand or the season. For example, you can make this with apples or pears. With mushrooms or carrots. Whatever works for you. You can also change up the jam flavor.
• It is a healthy dinner recipe. It’s Paleo, Whole30 and allergy-friendly.
• This paleo pork loin comes together quickly and is done in 40 minutes!
• This whole30 pork loin recipe is flavorful and delicious.

Recipe Ingredients:

• pork loin- a good quality pork loin or two pork loins works here.
• mushrooms or carrots ( or both )– both of these taste great here.
• pears or apples– these are crunchy but cook well and add sweetness.
• sugar-free jam– any flavor! I like berry, peach and apricot.
• onion powder, garlic powder, rubbed sage, thyme, oregano, rosemary– this makes up the herb crust that goes on top of the pork loin.

See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements

Step by Step Instructions:

Step 1: To start off, you’ll need to mix all of the spices together in a bowl. This includes the onion powder, garlic powder, rubbed sage, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried rosemary, salt and pepper.

Step 2: Then, you put your pork loin in the middle of the dutch oven. Surround it by diced pears or apples and sliced carrots or mushrooms.

Step 5: Sprinkle some olive oil on top of the fruit and veggies surrounding the pork loin and mix.

Step 6: Bake! Then once it’s done, mix all of the fruits and veggies together to get them nice in coated in the juice. Feel free to cover the pork in the juices. It is delicious!

Expert Tips:

• I have an either/ or situation listed in the ingredient list. You can use apples or pears. ( Or 1 of each). You can use mushrooms or carrots ( or 1/2 and 1/2 ). This recipe really works with so many different options. It’s delicious each way that I have made it.
• If the pork loin is done, and you are cooking carrots and they aren’t as cooked through as you want, remove the baked pork loin from the pan and continue cooking the carrots until they are cooked through.
• Make sure to use a dutch oven so it cooks correctly.
• Make sure to cut the fruit and veggies small enough so that they cook through in time.

Other healthy pork recipes you may enjoy:

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