Step 1

Place pork loin in a bowl or large container and season with a mixture of garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp of the salt and pepper. Rub onto all sides. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes (or longer if you wish).

Step 2

Preheat oven to 425℉ and take the pork out of the refrigerator.

Step 3

Slice apples and onions and chop garlic.

Step 4

Season with the brown sugar, oil, the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and cinnamon. Toss apple slices to coat.

Step 5

Place a layer of apples and onions at the bottom of a roasting pan or a 9x13 baking dish. Add a sprig or two of fresh rosemary if you like.

Step 6

Transfer the pork loin to the roasting pan and place on on top of the apples. Add the remaining apples mixture around it. Add about 1 tbsp soften butter to top of pork loin and break up remaining butter into pieces and put on top of apples.

Step 7

Roast at current high heat setting for 15 minutes.

Step 8

Reduce heat to 350℉ and continue to bake for about 60-70 minutes. When internal temperature hits 135-140 degrees you are ready for next step.*

Step 9

Take out of oven and stir/toss apple and onion. Turn heat up to 450℉ and roast for 8-10 more minutes. You are looking for a final internal temperature of 145 degrees.

Step 10

Allow the loin to rest for 10 minutes. Then it is time to slice pork and serve along with a nice scoop of the golden brown apples and onions.