OKTOBERFEST ROAST PORK

Oktoberfest Roast Pork image

Says Carol Stevens of Basye, Virginia, "We especially enjoy this roast at our family's own Oktoberfest dinner."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Dash cayenne pepper
1 boneless pork sirloin roast (3 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 medium tart apples, cut into wedges
1 large red onion, cut into wedges

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Meanwhile, combine the sage, salt if desired, pepper, allspice and cayenne; rub over roast. , In a Dutch oven, brown roast in oil on all sides; drain. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid; stir parsley into beans. Place beans around roast. Stir in broth. , Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 150°. , Place apples and onions on top of beans; cover and simmer 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges