Elegant Pork Loin Roast Recipe
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Elegant Pork Loin Roast

By: JESHENBA  
"This recipe came from my mom. It takes little time since it requires basting, but the end result is worth it. Makes a truly elegant meal served with mashed red potatoes and a green vegetable."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice, divided
  • 1 cup pitted prunes
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan. Mix together the mustard and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar; spread over the roast.
  3. 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 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Slice the roast, and pass the sauce for guests to serve themselves.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 370 | Total Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 79mg

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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2007 by GAYLEREYNOLDS 
I cooked this in the crock pot. Added all ingredients (including fruit, wine, clove, brown... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by DMBgonzo 
I'm only writing for one reason, as this dish was amazing. I'm a personal chef and enjoy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2008 by SGTCHICO 
Wow!! This truly is a great way to make a loin roast. I used a crock pot to cook mine, it came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by Alaska's Cook 
This recipe was a total success in my party, It came out wonderful, rich and aromatic, the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2008 by wow that looks good 
As we don't have alcohol in our home, I used straight apple juice- and it turned out wonderfully! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by Jamie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
My boyfriend made this for me and followed a few suggestions, used apple juice due to the lack... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Sully 
My first go at cooking a pork loin and I don't think it could have come out any better. Mine... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by marissajlehman 
I absolutely loved this recipe! Very easy to prepare and a big hit with the family. Only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by Cookin4six 
Wow!! This was wonderful. My whole family loved it (including 4 very picky kids!) . I made... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by love_in_vermont 
Great and easy recipe. I used a 2.5lb roast, and I added a little marjoram and thyme to the... MORE

 
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