PRESSURE-COOKER PORK WITH APPLES AND DRIED PLUMS

Pressure-Cooker Pork with Apples and Dried Plums image

The classic flavors of herbes de Provence, apples and dried plums make this easy cooked pork taste like a hearty meal at a French country cafe. For a traditional pairing, serve the pork with braised lentils. -Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
2 large tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes)

Steps:

Halve roast. Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, brown a roast half on all sides. Remove; repeat with remaining pork and oil., Add cider to pressure cooker. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel. Add onions, stock, bay leaves and roast., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°. Remove roast and onions to a serving platter, discarding bay leaves; tent with foil., Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Add apples and plums; simmer, uncovered, until apples are tender, 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 449mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.