Glazed Holiday Pork Roast

Name: Glazed Holiday Pork Roast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pork rib roast (4 to 4-1/2 pounds); 1 cup dried fruit bits, divided; 2/3 cup water; 2/3 cup honey; 1 envelope onion soup mix; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

With this sweet and tangy fruit glaze, this pretty pork roast is perfect for a holiday meal. But don't save it just for special occasions! My husband and son love this warm and satisfying supper whenever I serve it.

Ingredients

1 pork rib roast (4 to 4-1/2 pounds)
1 cup dried fruit bits, divided
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup honey
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

Directions

Make 15-20 slits, about 1 to 1-1/2 in. deep, in the roast; place some fruit in each slit. In a small bowl, combine the water, honey, soup mix, ketchup, lemon juice, peel and remaining fruit.
Place roast fat side up in a roasting pan. Pour fruit mixture over the top. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before carving.

Originally published as Glazed Holiday Pork Roast in Country Woman November/December 2001

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mar4bill

Dec 21, 2010

Photo looks like a pork loin, however I made it with the pork rib roast. My family was impressed. It was fall apart tender with an amazing taste.
m050981

Jan 8, 2010

We had the best food for Christmas dinner, but no one could stop talking about this pork. My brother-n-law said it was the best meat he had ever tasted. Two thumbs WAY UP!