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Festive Roast Pork Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + marinating Bake: 1 hour 20 min. + standing

Yield: 8-10 Servings

10 80 90

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry sherry or chicken broth
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
APRICOT SAUCE:
1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
2 tablespoons dry cooking sherry or chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

In a large plastic bag or glass dish, combine the first six ingredients; mix well. Add pork roast, turning to coat all sides. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, turning occasionally.
Drain and discard marinade. Place roast with fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine apricot sauce ingredients. Cook and stir until well mixed and heated through. Serve with roast. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Originally published as Festive Roast Pork in Country December/January 1994, p47

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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