Method
Combine all the herbs, plus salt and pepper and rub into surface of the roast. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Bake,uncovered, in preheated 350°F oven for 1-1/2 hours.
Drain fat off the roast. Mix apples and onion with brown sugar; spoon around roast. Continue to roast 1hour or until internal temperature of roast reaches 160 - 170. Transfer the roast, apples and onion to a serving platter and keep warm.
Skim excess fat from meat juices; pour into a heavy skillet. Add apple juice and syrup. Cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until liquid has been reduced by half, about 1 cup. Slice roast and serve with the gravy.
Contributor: pat ciesla
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