PORK LOIN WITH PEARS, FENNEL AND FIGS
I received this recipe from a clerk at my supermarket and tried it when I was making dinner for company. My guests raved about it and told me, "You should have been a chef!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 10 servings (5-1/2 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, mustard seed and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub over pork. Using a sharp knife, make six to eight 1-in. slits in roast; insert garlic., In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides. Drain. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Add onion and fennel. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth and 1-1/4 cups cider to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Remove pork and vegetables from oven; transfer drippings to a large saucepan. Tent roasting pan with foil. Let stand for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, heat drippings over medium. Add reduced broth mixture. Combine flour and remaining cider until smooth; stir into pan. Add the pears, figs and apricots; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and remaining pepper. Slice pork; serve with sauce and vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 943mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
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Malik Ubaid
um@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
UBAID ULLAH YOUSAIFZAI
uyousaifzai@hotmail.comI'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I was so impressed with myself!
Ch_ Faizan_tariq
c_f82@hotmail.comThis dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive meal.
Waniya Mohsin
mohsin-w3@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of fennel, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish still turned out great and I really enjoyed the combination of pork, pears, and figs.
Robert Radnai
r.robert79@gmail.comThis dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a bit too much salt. Otherwise, it was a delicious dish and I would definitely make it again.
Cheryl Lane
cl@gmail.comI had some trouble finding fresh figs, so I used dried figs instead. They worked well and the dish still turned out great.
Strawberrybuff
strawberrybuff@yahoo.comThis dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a well-executed dish and I enjoyed the combination of flavors.
MD: Nirob
n_m73@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork was tender and juicy, and the pears and figs were perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this dish.
Patience Osaghae
osaghaepatience6@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pork, but this dish changed my mind. The pears and figs added a sweetness that made the pork really enjoyable. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sanaullah Hakmal
hakmal43@gmail.comThis dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pork was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Njamaabdalla Ismail
njamaabdallai94@yahoo.comAbsolutely delicious! The combination of pork, pears, fennel, and figs was heavenly. I especially loved the crispy skin on the pork loin. Will definitely make this again.