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Berry Pretty Pork Roast

Berry Pretty Pork Roast
"Berries add such wonderful flavor to recipes," notes Paula Marchesi of Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania. "This moist roast is perfect for special dinners. Slices are particularly tasty when served with the cooking juices."
8-10 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + standing

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (about 2-1/2 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dried plums
  • 1/3 cup each fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries and sliced strawberries
  • 2 garlic cloves, cut into slivers
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup red wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon seedless raspberry jam

Directions

  • Make a lengthwise slit down the center of the roast to within 1/2 in.
  • of bottom. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap.
  • Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic; Combine the fruit;
  • place on one side of roast. Close roast; tie several times with
  • kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks.
  • Cut slits in roasts; insert garlic slivers. Place in an ungreased
  • shallow baking pan. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with oregano, salt
  • and pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the wine or broth, brown sugar and jam.
  • Drizzle over roast. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 75-80 minutes
© Taste of Home 2012

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Berry Pretty Pork Roast (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • or until a meat thermometer reaches 160°. Let stand for 10
  • minutes before slicing. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 220 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
© Taste of Home 2012