ZIPPY RASPBERRY ROAST PORK

Zippy Raspberry Roast Pork image

Rosemary, sage, thyme and garlic make a mouthwatering pork rub in this main course. The raspberry sauce gets a slight kick from chipotle peppers, but complements the meat well.-Kim Pettipas, Oromocto, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3-1/2 pounds)
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh raspberries
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, brown roast on all sides in 3 teaspoons oil. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. , In a food processor, combine the rosemary, sage, thyme, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil; cover and process until smooth. Rub over roast. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the raspberries, sugar, vinegar, chipotle peppers and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 2 cups. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. , Brush 2 tablespoons of sauce over pork. Bake 5-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges