APRICOT-ROSEMARY GLAZED PORK LOIN

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This takes only 10 minutes to prepare for the oven. It looks awesome when removed from the oven. The meat is very tender and the sauce provides a hint of orange and rosemary. The recipe is courtesy of Betty Crocker.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Pork

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 lbs pork loin roast
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup cooking sherry or 1/4 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove any excess fat from the roast.
  • Place roast in a 13x9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the preserves, sherry, rosemary and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • When thickened, spoon 1/4 cup mixture onto pork reserving remainder.
  • Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of pork.
  • Bake uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until the thermometer reads 155°F.
  • Cover pork with foil and allow to stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.
  • Cut roast into slices.
  • Heat the reserved apricot mixture and serve with roast.

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