CHERRY-GLAZED ROAST PORK

Cherry-Glazed Roast Pork image

this tender roast looks elegant...yet it's easy to prepare. I use it as a year-round main dish for holidays and entertaining in general. The nicely spiced cherry glaze make a mouthwatering topping.-Beth Brandenburger, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (12 ounces) cherry preserves
1/4 cup cranberry-raspberry juice
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes. , In a small saucepan, combine the preserves, juice, corn syrup, spices and remaining salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup sauce over roast. Bake 20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing., Scrape up browned bits and pan drippings; add to remaining sauce. Cook and stir until heated through. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 135mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.