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Falling in Love with the Rest of the Year

BY REBECCA FENDING

It’s finally here, and it’s so hard to stay calm: fall! I am not unique in loving fall the best out of the four seasons, which makes it all the more fun once autumn arrives. Like many, September 1 hit and seemed to graciously approve the consumption of pumpkin and appleflavored products. Coffee, bread, ice cream... you name it, fall flavors have been on the menu for the last month. And no, there aren’t any signs of stopping. Why would we? Fall is also when the true fun starts. Festivals, flavors and favorite blankets emerge from their retirement and grace us once again. It’s the time of year when spending time outside is fun again—a little less sweat and a whole lot of excitement for the holiday season ahead. Whether you’re exploring local parks or looking for a fall festival to attend (there are so many all over the state, be sure to check your area for any events!), now is the time to enjoy fall. Shortly, the limelight will be on Christmas and New Year’s... So, how do you plan to celebrate fall? A great way to enjoy the season at home is by exploring through different flavor pairings in the kitchen. In all honesty, it took me a while to get comfortable cooking savory meats with warm, fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. However, this pork loin rubbed with a blend of autumnal spices is a great gateway dish to experimenting with these flavors. Paired with a glaze made from fresh apples? This is definitely a musttry for your next Sunday dinner. Adjust the spice measurements as needed; you can always add more post-baking!

FALL-SPICED PORK LOIN WITH APPLE GLAZE Ingredients for Pork Loin:

• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (½ teaspoon if you’re not a super fan of pumpkin spice) • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon paprika • ¼ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper • Olive oil • 1 1-pound pork tenderloin 1. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined.

Brush pork with olive oil. Press Image from The Stay brown sugar At Home Chef mixture on all sides. Place on prepared baking sheet. 2. Roast, uncovered, at 425°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done (145°F). Brush with apple glaze and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Ingredients for Apple Glaze:

• 2 tablespoons butter • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1 cup apple juice • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 teaspoon apple cider 1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in cornstarch until all specks of white are absorbed. Pour in apple juice and whisk in Dijon mustard, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Continue to whisk until sauce is thickened, which should only take a couple of minutes. 2. Brush over cooked meat and reserve any you may want for dipping. edm

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