Recipe: Roast Pork Loin with Apple-Tamarind-Cardamom Glaze & Crispy Sage

Recipe: Roast Pork Loin with Apple-Tamarind-Cardamom Glaze & Crispy Sage

An elegant centrepiece for autumn entertaining, this roast pork loin is glazed with a glossy tamarind-apple chutney that delivers the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced notes. Finished with crisp sage leaves for a savoury, aromatic crunch, it’s a refined yet comforting dish that celebrates rich seasonal flavours with a modern twist.

Serves 4–6

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg pork loin
  • Salt & cracked black pepper
  • 3 tbsp Magogo Apple Tamarind & Cardamom Chutney
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional, for extra gloss)
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 8–10 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 tbsp butter

Method

1. Pre-roast Pork Loin

  • Season generously.
  • Roast at 190°C for 45–60 minutes (until 63–65°C internal).

2. Make Glaze

  • Warm chutney with honey and vinegar until smooth.

3. Glaze

  • Brush pork during final 15 minutes.
  • Turn once for even lacquer.

4. Make the Crispy Sage

  • Heat butter in small pan.
  • Fry sage leaves 10–15 seconds until crisp.

Rest the pork loin before slicing.
Top with the crispy sage.