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Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin Roast Recipe

A nice alternative for a special dinner during the Yuletide season or any other time of year, this pork roast gets its fruity flavor and lovely golden color from apricots. I serve it often to guests.

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8 Servings
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour 50 min. + standing

Ingredients

1 bone-in pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons ground mustard
2 cups apricot nectar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar

Directions

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and mustard. Stir in apricot nectar and vinegar until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Spoon 1/2 cup glaze over roast. Bake 20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining glaze. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (5 ounces) equals 345 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 233 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 32 g protein.

Apricot-Glazed Pork Loin Roast published in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2003, p39

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