MAPLE-GLAZED ROAST LOIN OF PORK WITH APPLE PUREE

Maple-Glazed Roast Loin Of Pork With Apple Puree image

Provided by Marialisa Calta

Time 1h50m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 center-cut loin of pork (about 3 pounds) with bone attached and fat trimmed
1/4 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

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Place the pork on a platter and dredge well with the cornstarch. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
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.
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.
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.
Serve the roast with the sauce and apple puree on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 659, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1423 milligrams, Sugar 61 grams