Maple-Glazed Roast Loin Of Pork With Apple Puree

Ingredients

• 1 center-cut loin of pork (about 3 pounds) with bone attached and fat trimmed
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 8 tart, firm red apples
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    764 calories; 29 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 12 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 78 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 61 grams sugars; 47 grams protein; 143 milligrams cholesterol; 797 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Six servings

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. Place the pork on a platter and dredge well with the cornstarch. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Place in a roasting pan, ribs down, and set in the oven. After 10 minutes, reduce heat to 325 degrees and brush the loin liberally with the maple syrup; reserve remaining syrup. Continue roasting, basting every 7 minutes, until the loin reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees, about 1 1/4 hours, or until desired degree of doneness.
4. Meanwhile, wash, quarter and core the apples (do not peel). Place in a nonaluminum pan with 3 tablespoons of the remaining syrup. Cover and simmer over medium heat until apples burst and are soft, about 15 minutes. Process through a food mill or sieve and set aside.
5. When the loin is done, remove from the oven and set aside on a platter. Drain the fat from the pan and pour in the broth and cider. Reduce over medium heat by half. Strain into a sauce boat.
6. Serve the roast with the sauce and apple puree on the side.

1 hour 50 minutes