Roast Pork with Spiced Cherry Sauce |
|
 |
Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
This mouthwatering roast looks fancy, but it isn't difficult to fix. The pork slices topped with a delicious cherry sauce make an elegant main dish without a lot of fuss.Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa Ingredients:
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
1 teaspoon rubbed sage |
1 can (16 ounces) tart red pitted cherries |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1/4 cup vinegar |
12 whole cloves |
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) |
1/3 cup cornstarch |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
1 tablespoon butter |
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional |
Directions:
1. Rub roast with salt, pepper and sage; place in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°-170°. Meanwhile, drain cherries, reserving liquid. Set cherries aside. Add water to cherry liquid to measure 3/4 cup. Pour 1/2 cup into a saucepan; add sugar, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the spices. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining cherry liquid until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, butter, cherries and food coloring if desired; heat through. Let roast stand for 10 minutes; slice and serve with the cherry sauce. Yield: 8-10 servings.
|
|