Pork Roast with Apple Gravy

Pork Roast with Apple Gravy

1 (2 lb.) boneless pork loin roast

Dijon Mustard, as needed

Italian Seasoning, as needed

Black Pepper, as needed

1 C chicken broth

1 C apple juice

3 Tbsp cornstarch

3 Tbsp cold water

Pan drippings

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat roast with a thin layer of Dijon mustard. Season roast to taste with Italian seasoning and pepper. Place roast in a roasting pan with a rack. Cook roast at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Turn oven down to 350 degrees and continue roasting for an additional 40-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees when meat is tested. Mix cornstarch and water and set aside. Remove roast to a serving platter and cover with foil while preparing gravy. Place roaster on stove and add chicken broth. Bring to a boil and deglaze it. Season to taste with pepper. Add apple juice and return to a boil. Add cornstarch/water mixture and slowly pour into boiling gravy. Turn to heat to medium low and allow to thicken while stirring until gravy reaches desired consistency. Slice roast and serve with gravy.