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Berry Pretty Pork Roast

Name: Berry Pretty Pork Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 boneless whole pork loin roast (about 2-1/2 pounds); 1/2 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes); 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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + standing

Makes

8-10 servings

"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."

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Ingredients

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (about 2-1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
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 or until a thermometer reaches 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 220 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.

Berry Pretty Pork Roast

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