3 roast prunes armagnac Recipes

olive oil, onions (6 to 8 medium), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled, salt, black pepper, pitted prunes (14 oz), armagnac, boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 to 4 inches in diameter), tied, fresh parsley stems, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh sage sprig, california bay leaf or 2 turkish, black peppercorns, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz), red-wine vinegar

dried figs (preferably calmyrna; 1 1/3 cups), stems discarded, dried apricots (1 1/4 cups), pitted prunes (1 1/4 cups), whole allspice, mixed peppercorns (black, white, green, and pink ), unsalted butter, melted, goose, wing tips removed, onions, quartered, chopped shallots (2 large), armagnac, veal demiglace, apricot jam or preserves