Pear 'n' Prosciutto Pork Loin Recipe

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This pork is magnificent served on a bed of mesclun with fresh goat cheese and roasted veggies. If prosciutto is unavailable, use thin deli ham in the stuffing.

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Pear 'n' Prosciutto Pork Loin Recipe

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + standing

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 bottle (750 milliliters) sweet white wine
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
3 whole cloves
4 medium Bosc pears, peeled and quartered
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
8 thin slices prosciutto (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the wine, water, sugar, ginger, cinnamon sticks and cloves; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add pears; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove pears and cool to room temperature. Continue to simmer poaching liquid, uncovered, for 15-25 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups. Remove and discard cinnamon sticks and cloves. Set liquid aside.
Cut a lengthwise slit down center of 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; sprinkle meat with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Top with prosciutto and pears. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; tie several times with kitchen string.
Place in a shallow roasting pan lined with heavy-duty foil. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Cover and let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Add remaining salt and pepper to poaching liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Serve with meat. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (4 ounces) equals 402 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 404 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Originally published as Pear 'n' Prosciutto Pork Loin in Country Woman July/August 2006, p43