PORK ROAST WITH FRUIT SAUCE

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A tender, savory pork roast gets dressed up for the holidays in this tangy apricot sauce. It's wonderful old-fashioned dish that's a family favorite. It looks so pretty on the table. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h25m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bone-in pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 jar (10 ounces) apple jelly
1 cup apple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. , In a saucepan, combine the apple jelly, apple juice and cardamom; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth and heated through. Set aside 1/2 cup. Brush some of the remaining sauce over roast; bake 40-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, brushing with sauce every 20 minutes. , Transfer roast to a serving platter and keep warm. Pour pan drippings into a saucepan. Add apricots and reserved fruit sauce; cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and water until smooth; add to apricot mixture. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

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