Fruity Pork Loin
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr 20 Min
Wait till you try this change of pace from your usual savory pork roast. It's got a fruity flavor 'cause it's stuffed with fruit. Boy, will you love it.
What You'll Need
- 1 (2½ to 3-pound) center-cut single pork loin, well trimmed
- 12 dried pitted prunes
- 12 dried apricots
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a roasting rack and roasting pan with cooking spray.
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With a long, thin knife, carefully make a horizontal slit through center of roast. Twist knife gently to make a 1/2-inch hole, making a "tunnel". Stuff prunes and apricots alternately into "tunnel". Place pork on rack. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 1 hour, then remove from oven and uncover.
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Spread apricot preserves evenly over top of roast. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes, or until no pink remains.
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Remove pork to a cutting board and slice across grain. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 397
- Calories from Fat 133
- Total Fat 15g 23 %
- Saturated Fat 5.1g 25 %
- Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
- Protein 50g 99 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 125mg 42 %
- Sodium 296mg 12 %
- Total Carbohydrates 14g 5 %
- Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
- Sugars 6.0g 0 %
