Saturday, January 26, 2008

Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Sauce

Roasted Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce--Feeds 8

3 – pound boneless pork loin roast
Salt and pepper as desired

Cherry Sauce:
2 cups frozen pitted tart red cherries, thawed or 1 can pitted tart red cherries, drained
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
½ cup red raspberry jelly
Dash of nutmeg and coriander
4 teaspoons cornstarch

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees. Salt and pepper the pork loin lightly and place on a rack in a roasting pan.
  2. Roast until inner temperature reaches 155 degrees, approximately 1 ½ hours.
  3. When done, remove from oven, cover with foil and let stand for 10 – 15 minutes before serving. Meanwhile make the sauce:
  4. In a medium sized saucepan, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, cornstarch, nutmeg and coriander. Place over medium high heat and stir in the jelly. Bring to a light boil, stirring constantly. Simmer for a few minutes, stirring, until mixture is thick.
  5. Add cherries and cook until heated through.
  6. Serve the sauce over the meat.

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