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First preheat the oven to 325 degrees (F) and then heat the olive oil in your Dutch oven over high heat.
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While you are waiting for the oil to heat up, season the pork loin with salt and pepper on both sides.
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When the oil is hot and ready, add the pork loin and brown on both sides (which takes approximately 4 minutes on each side).
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Then remove it from the Dutch oven and place it on a baking sheet or platter.
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Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions, apples and garlic.
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Caramelize them for about 3 minutes until they turn a slight golden brown.
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Then add the apple cider and chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
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The smell of this combination reminds me of my moms homemade stuffing for Thanksgiving!
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Its heaven!
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Return the pork loin to the Dutch oven and nestle it in with the onions and apples.
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Add the thyme and bring it to a simmer.
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Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the oven.
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Cook the pork loin for 40-50 minutes until the pork is cooked all the way through: NO PINK!
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Once the pork is done cooking, remove the Dutch oven from the oven and place the pork loin back onto the platter.
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Turn the heat up to medium-high on your stovetop and bring the apple/onion mixture to a boil to slightly reduce the mixture.
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Add the cider vinegar, salt and pepper and then stir to combine.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low to allow the sauce to simmer, not boil.
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Next, add the butter, 1 tablespoon at a time while stirring until it is completely combined.
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Remove the sauce from the heat.
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Cut the pork loin into thin slices and spoon TONS of sauce on top of it.
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You must have tons of suace because it is that good!
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Enjoy!
