Best 11 Roasted Pork With Port Sauce Recipes

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Roasted pork with port sauce is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. The succulent pork is cooked to perfection and slathered in a rich, flavorful port sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easier to make than you might think. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that will be the star of the show.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BRINED PORK ROAST WITH PORT WINE SAUCE



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For extra-special occasions, I enhance my basic Herb-Rubbed Pork Loin (recipe at right) by first brining the roast, which results in extremely tender meat. Then I top slices with a robust wine sauce.-Robin Schloesser, Chester, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings (2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 31

8 cups water
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 fresh thyme sprigs
3 fresh rosemary sprigs
3 fresh sage sprigs
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
PORK:
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (4 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons each minced fresh marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup water
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups port wine
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Remove from the heat; cool brine to room temperature., Place a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag inside a second resealable bag; add roast. Carefully pour cooled brine into bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible; seal bags and turn to coat. Place in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 18-24 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard brine; pat roast dry. In a small bowl, combine the oil, herbs and pepper; rub over pork. Place roast on a rack in a large shallow roasting pan. Pour water into pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour 20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°., For sauce, melt butter in a large saucepan. Add shallots; cook and stir until tender. Stir in wine and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the broth, vinegar and sugar. Cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened., Stir in the cream, thyme, salt, pepper and browning sauce if desired. Discard bay leaf. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Transfer roast to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

ROASTED PORK WITH PORT SAUCE



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Roasted pork tenderloin with dried fruits stewed in a fragrant spiced port wine sauce makes an impressive Thanksgiving dinner roast.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lb pork tenderloins
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup dried pitted plums
1 cup dried peaches
1/2 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup port wine
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inch)
1/2 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat 6 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Place pork in pan, reserving drippings in skillet. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of pork.
  • Roast uncovered 18 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 145°F. Cover loosely with foil; let stand at least 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to drippings in skillet. Add apricots, plums, peaches, cherries and pine nuts. Cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted. Add wine, juice and cinnamon sticks. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in broth; simmer 15 minutes longer or until fruit is tender. Slice pork; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg

ROAST RACK OF PORK WITH PORT SAUCE



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Make and share this Roast Rack of Pork with Port Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TammieV

Categories     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 -10 lbs center cut pork loin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons rosemary
4 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cups low sodium beef broth (Canned)
1/2 cup port wine

Steps:

  • Rub salt, pepper and Rosemary into the meat.
  • Then pat garlic on.
  • make several slits with knife and stuff some garlic in the holes.
  • Heat olive oil in large pan on high heat, add meat.
  • Brown about 12-15 minutes Transfer to baking pan that can be used on the stove top and bake 1 hour at 375 degrees.
  • Remove meat and pour fat from the pan.
  • Add Port Wine to the pan, heat on high,loosen all remnants stuck to bottom of pan as you go.
  • Lower heat to medium high and add stock.
  • Let it come to a slow boil for about 15 minutes to reduce.
  • Skim off excess fat, serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.3, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 181.4, Sodium 419.4, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 60.4

PORK LOIN WITH FIG AND PORT SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups port
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
8 dried black Mission figs, coarsely chopped
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 (4 to 4 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and cinnamon sticks (some of the rosemary leaves will remain in the port mixture). Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Blend in the butter. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Stir the oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl to blend. Place the pork loin in a heavy roasting pan. Spread the oil mixture over the pork to coat completely. Roast until an instant read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, turning the pork every 15 minutes to ensure even browning, about 45 minutes total.
  • Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Let the pork rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Bring the pan juices to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Using a large sharp knife, cut the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the pork slices on plates. Spoon the jus over. Drizzle the warm fig sauce around and serve immediately.

DIJON-RUBBED PORK WITH RHUBARB SAUCE



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This tender pork loin roast served with a rhubarb-orange sauce is simply delicious! Here's an excellent choice for company-it makes a memorable meal. -Marilyn Rodriguez, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (1-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SAUCE:
3 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Score the surface of the pork, making diamond shapes 1/4 in. deep. In a small bowl, combine the mustard, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper; rub over pork. , Coat a roasting pan and rack with cooking spray; place pork on rack in pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., In a small saucepan, bring the sauce ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Serve warm with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PORT SAUCE



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Make and share this Pork Tenderloin With Port Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seahorse73

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (1 lb) pork tenderloin, silver skin removed, and sliced crosswise into 1 inch pieces
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup port wine
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, plus more to taste if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat.
  • Pat pork dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook pork in oil until brown, about 4 minutes or until cooked to desired doneness.
  • Transfer to a warm platter; set aside.
  • Remove skillet from heat.
  • Discard fat, and add port; return skillet to heat.
  • Deglaze pan, scraping with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits from the bottom.
  • Continue cooking until sauce is reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  • Add stock, and cook until sauce is lightly syrupy, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk in butter, a little at a time, gently shaking pan while whisking.
  • Stir in vinegar.
  • Taste, and adjust for seasoning.
  • Spoon sauce over pork, and serve immediately.

ROAST PORK IN ASIAN BROWN SAUCE



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I had a wonderful dish like this in a Chinese restaurant. I can't say I know their recipe but I am pretty close. This is my take on it.

Provided by Buon Appetito

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons ginger powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons ground white pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 (3 pound) pork shoulder
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
16 fluid ounces chicken stock, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon Asian chile paste
3 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk ginger powder, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, and salt together in a bowl until dry rub is evenly mixed. Measure 1 tablespoon dry rub and set aside.
  • Generously apply remaining dry rub to pork shoulder.
  • Heat olive oil and butter together in a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork shoulder in hot butter-oil mixture until browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Place skillet and pork shoulder in the preheated oven and cook until pork is cooked through, 1 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer pork shoulder to a serving platter.
  • Pour vinegar into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon until liquid is evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the reserved 1 tablespoon dry rub, oyster sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer; stir in 1 cup chicken stock and simmer.
  • Whisk remaining 1 cup chicken stock and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth; stir into simmering chicken stock mixture until sauce is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir sugar and chile paste into sauce and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over roast and garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1547.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ROAST PORK WITH PAN SAUCE



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Each time we made this delicious dish, with its savory sauce, in our test kitchen, it disappeared within minutes -- we think the same thing will happen at your party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
8 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons fennel seed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 boneless pork shoulder (4 pounds), thin layer of fat left on
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a heavy-bottomed metal roasting pan. In a food processor, combine oil, garlic, rosemary, fennel seed, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until a paste forms.
  • With a paring knife, gently score the pork's fat layer, making 10 to 15 small 1/2-inch-deep cuts all over. Rub pork with garlic paste, pushing it into cuts. With kitchen twine, tie pork in 1-inch increments and transfer to pan.
  • Roast until golden brown, 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads 170 degrees, about 2 1/2 hours. Transfer pork to a cutting board, cover with foil, and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Meanwhile, pour pan drippings into a small bowl and skim fat. Set pan over medium, add wine, and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits, until wine is reduced by half, 4 minutes. Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in drippings and broth. Cook, whisking, until sauce thickens slightly, 3 minutes. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650 g, Fat 44 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 15 g

PORK ROAST WITH WINTER FRUITS AND PORT SAUCE



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Roast     Christmas     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Pork Tenderloin     Port     Winter     Christmas Eve     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For stuffing:
1/4 pound California dried apricots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound pitted prunes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup ruby Port
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3/4 stick unsalted butter
1 tart apple such as Granny Smith, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
For roast:
1 (6-pound) bone-in pork loin roast (10 ribs), frenched, at room temperature 1 hour
9 or 10 bacon slices
For port sauce:
1/2 cup ruby Port
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups water, divided
2 teaspoons arrowroot

Steps:

  • Make stuffing:
  • Simmer apricots, prunes, and Port in a small heavy saucepan, covered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Cook onion and shallot in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add apple and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until apple is just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in apricot mixture and cool.
  • Stuff and roast pork:
  • Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in middle.
  • Make a pocket in center of roast by making a horizontal 1 1/2-inch-wide cut into 1 end of roast with a long thin knife, repeating from opposite end so pocket runs all the way through. Then make a vertical cut through center (forming a cross) to widen pocket. Push about 1 cup stuffing into pocket using a long-handled wooden spoon (you may need to stuff from both sides if roast is long). Reserve remaining stuffing for sauce.
  • Season roast with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and put in a large flameproof roasting pan. Wrap with bacon, between rib bones, tucking ends under roast. Roast pork 20 minutes, then reduce oven to 325°F and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted 2 inches into center of roast (do not touch bone or stuffing) registers 155°F, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours total.
  • Transfer roast to a cutting board, reserving pan, and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature of meat will rise to about 160°F; meat will be slightly pink.)
  • Make sauce:
  • Skim fat from pan drippings and reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons fat. Straddle pan across 2 burners and add Port to drippings, then deglaze pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Strain pan juices through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids.
  • Cook shallot in reserved fat in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in pan juices, 1 1/4 cups water, and reserved fruit stuffing and bring to a simmer. Whisk together arrowroot and remaining 1/4 cup water until smooth, then whisk into sauce with any juices from cutting board.
  • Simmer sauce, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Carve roast into chops by cutting between ribs, then serve with sauce.

ROSEMARY-SCENTED PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH ROASTED GARLIC, DRIED APRICOTS AND CRANBERRIES AND PORT WINE PAN SAUCE



Rosemary-Scented Pork Loin Stuffed With Roasted Garlic, Dried Apricots and Cranberries and Port Wine Pan Sauce image

Pork loin roast - good-looking, lean, and attractively priced (under $25) - makes a memorable, no-fuss meal for holiday entertaining.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
16 whole peeled garlic cloves
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
1 (8 pound) whole boneless pork loin, patted dry, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary (snip with scissors), divided
16 dried apricots (or similar amount of your favorite dried fruit)
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup apple jelly
¼ cup port
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple jelly
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 250 degrees. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add whole garlic cloves and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; reserve oil.
  • Turn pork loin fat-side down. Slit lengthwise, almost but not quite all the way through, to form a long pocket, leaving a 1/2-inch border of unslit meat at each end. Brush cavity with some of the reserved garlic cooking oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and 1 Tb. of the rosemary. Line cavity with sauteed garlic and apricots; sprinkle in cranberries. Tie loin together with kitchen twine or heavy-duty string at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
  • Brush with remaining oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Set roast, fat-side up, diagonally or curved (so it fits) on a large, lipped cookie sheet or jellyroll pan. Warm 1/4 cup apple jelly along with the minced garlic and remaining rosemary. Brush mixture onto meat.
  • Roast until a meat thermometer stuck into the center registers 125 to 130 degrees. (Start checking at about 1 1/2 hours.) Remove from oven; raise oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush loin with pan drippings, return to oven, and continue to roast until the loin is golden brown and a meat thermometer stuck into the center registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes longer. For even more attractive coloring, broil until spotty brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Let roast rest 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to a carving board. Stir juices around pan to loosen brown bits. Pour through a strainer into a small pan, and stir in port, chicken broth and remaining 2 Tbs. of jelly; bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of cold water; whisk into sauce. Simmer until lightly thickened. Slice pork and serve with a little sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 225.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

ROAST PORK TENDERLOINS WITH CRANBERRY-PORT SAUCE



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Garlic     Onion     Pork     Roast     Cranberry     Port     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
5 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
2 cups fresh or frozen (unthawed) cranberries (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup tawny Port
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 1-pound pork tenderloins, excess fat trimmed
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until golden, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel, sage, and 1 teaspoon thyme; stir 1 minute. Add broth and cranberry juice; simmer until mixture is reduced to 2 1/2 cups, about 8 minutes. Strain sauce into heavy medium saucepan, pressing on solids with back of spoon. Add cranberries and sugar; boil just until berries pop, about 5 minutes. Mix Port and cornstarch in small bowl to blend. Add to sauce; boil until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Cranberry sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Mix remaining 4 1/2 teaspoons thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in small bowl. Place pork in large baking dish. Pat dry with paper towel. Brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Rub thyme mixture over pork. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add pork and cook until brown, turning frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast pork until instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork registers 150°F, about 20 minutes. Transfer pork to platter; cover to keep warm. Add cranberry sauce and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons orange peel to same skillet and bring to simmer, stirring frequently.
  • Cut pork into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices. Divide slices among 8 plates. Drizzle sauce over and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a pork shoulder roast or pork loin roast for this recipe.
  • Pork shoulder roast is a tougher cut of meat, but it has more flavor. Pork loin roast is a leaner cut of meat, so it cooks more quickly.
  • Sear the pork roast in a hot skillet before roasting it. This will help to brown the meat and give it a crispy crust.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the pork roast is cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the pork roast rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
  • Serve the pork roast with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Roasted pork with port sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The pork roast is cooked to perfection and the port sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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