ROAST PORK WITH SPICED CHERRY SAUCE

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This mouthwatering roast looks fancy, but it isn't difficult to fix. The pork slices topped with a delicious cherry sauce make an elegant main dish without a lot of fuss.-Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 can (16 ounces) tart red pitted cherries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

Rub roast with salt, pepper and sage; place in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Meanwhile, drain cherries, reserving liquid. Set cherries aside. Add water to cherry liquid to measure 3/4 cup. Pour 1/2 cup into a saucepan; add sugar, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the spices. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining cherry liquid until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, butter, cherries and food coloring if desired; heat through. Let roast stand for 10 minutes; slice and serve with the cherry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.