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How to Make Elegant Pork Loin Roast - A Step-by-Step Guide

Every home cook needs a go-to recipe that is sure to impress guests, and this Elegant Pork Loin Roast is just the dish to add to your repertoire. Perfect for a special occasion or a holiday feast, this recipe is guaranteed to be a show-stopper. The combination of tender pork loin, flavorful herb rub, and a luscious gravy makes this dish a standout on any dining table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups apple juice, divided
  • 1 cup pitted prunes
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan. Mix together the mustard and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar; spread over the roast.
  • Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven, basting with 1/4 cup of apple juice every 30 minutes. Roast is done when the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • During the last hour the roast is cooking, combine the prunes, apricots, red wine, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup of the juices from the roasting pan, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Spoon the fruit around the roast in the roasting pan during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • When the roast is done, place it onto a serving platter and spoon the fruit around it. Remove 1/4 cup of the drippings from the roasting pan, and mix with the cornstarch. Stir into the pan of drippings, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring gently until thickened and no longer cloudy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a gravy boat or serving bowl.
  • Slice the roast, and pass the sauce for guests to serve themselves.

    • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 241mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 791mg

    Categories

    Roasted recipes
    Glazed recipes
    Stuffed recipes
    Marinated recipes
    Smoked recipes