ROAST PORK WITH PEARS AND LEEKS

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Categories     Pork     Roast

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 c packed fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 c packed roughly chopped fresh sage + whole sage leaves for roasting
3 whole cloves of garlic
salt and pepper to taste
5 Tbsp olive oil
1 3-1/2 lb pork loin roast halved horizontally
4+ ripe red Anjou pears
halved lengthwise
5 leeks, white portions only, trimmed, halved,lengthwise
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsps all purpose flour
1/2 c dry white wine
3/4 c chicken broth
2-3 Tbsp whole grain mustard (not Dijon)
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mini processor, process to paste, the parsley, sage, 3 whole cloves of garlic and 3 Tbsps olive oil. Spread mixture on one side of the pork loin, place other half on top and retie and tucked whole sage leaves under the twine. Season roast with s & p. In a 5-1/2 quart Dutch oven over med-high heat warm the remaining 2 Tbsps of olive oil and add pears, cut side down, and cook until browned, about 5+ minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the pork to the pot and brown on all sides about 2 minutes per side (total 8 minutes). Transfer to another plate. Remove pot from burner. Place the leeks cut side down in the pot and place the pork roast on top and place the pears alongside the roast. Roast approximately 45-55 minutes until 140 degrees. Transfer pork to carving board, cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes before carving. Transfer leeks and pears to platter and keep warm. In the pan drippings add minced garlic and flour stirring frequently for 30 seconds. Add wine and cook stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add broth and any liquid on the cutting board and cook about 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in mustard and cream and season with salt and pepper.

Ayanda Esihle
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Edwin Zea
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the pears and leeks were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul rauf Rauf11
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This recipe is a winner! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pears and leeks added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


SAP Tutorial
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Easy to follow recipe, and the pork turned out great!


tayyab hanif
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Pork was a bit dry, but the pears and leeks were tasty.


Mina Pariyar
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Delicious!


MissShadow 1987
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so moist and flavorful, and the pears and leeks added a great sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


David Garth
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out dry and overcooked. The pears and leeks were also bland.


Aubrie Jo
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This pork dish is amazing! The pork is so tender and the pears and leeks add a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


C M
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the pears and leeks add a nice sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Daniel Onyebuchi
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This was my first time making roast pork, and it came out perfectly! The recipe was easy to follow and the pork was so tender and juicy. The pears and leeks were a great addition, and they added a lot of flavor to the dish.


Andrew Amir
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The pork is always tender and flavorful, and the pears and leeks add a nice sweetness and depth of flavor. It's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Kukhtar Ali Nazari
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This pork dish was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet pears and savory leeks was simply divine. The pork was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy. My family raved about it, and I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.