ROAST PORK WITH PEARS AND LEEKS

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Categories     Pork     Roast

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 c packed fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 c packed roughly chopped fresh sage + whole sage leaves for roasting
3 whole cloves of garlic
salt and pepper to taste
5 Tbsp olive oil
1 3-1/2 lb pork loin roast halved horizontally
4+ ripe red Anjou pears
halved lengthwise
5 leeks, white portions only, trimmed, halved,lengthwise
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsps all purpose flour
1/2 c dry white wine
3/4 c chicken broth
2-3 Tbsp whole grain mustard (not Dijon)
1/4 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mini processor, process to paste, the parsley, sage, 3 whole cloves of garlic and 3 Tbsps olive oil. Spread mixture on one side of the pork loin, place other half on top and retie and tucked whole sage leaves under the twine. Season roast with s & p. In a 5-1/2 quart Dutch oven over med-high heat warm the remaining 2 Tbsps of olive oil and add pears, cut side down, and cook until browned, about 5+ minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the pork to the pot and brown on all sides about 2 minutes per side (total 8 minutes). Transfer to another plate. Remove pot from burner. Place the leeks cut side down in the pot and place the pork roast on top and place the pears alongside the roast. Roast approximately 45-55 minutes until 140 degrees. Transfer pork to carving board, cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes before carving. Transfer leeks and pears to platter and keep warm. In the pan drippings add minced garlic and flour stirring frequently for 30 seconds. Add wine and cook stirring frequently for 1 minute. Add broth and any liquid on the cutting board and cook about 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove the pot from the heat and whisk in mustard and cream and season with salt and pepper.

Lovely Rosa
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender pork and the sweet and savory flavors of the pears and leeks. I will definitely be making this again.


Alexia Mae
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. It's always a hit with my guests. The combination of pork, pears, and leeks is just perfect.


Lakita Magar
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the pears and leeks add a nice sweetness. I also like that it's a one-pan dish, so cleanup is easy.


Kwasi William
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover pork. It's easy to make and it's always delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.


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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The pork is always cooked perfectly and the pears and leeks add a delicious sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muzmmaljutt Juyt
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the pears and leeks add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend it!


Kartick Sungkur
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! The pork was tender and juicy, and the pears and leeks added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Zahid Alam
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and the pork is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!


Ibrahim kazim
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I love this recipe! The pork is always cooked perfectly and the pears and leeks add a delicious sweetness. I also like that it's a one-pan dish, so cleanup is easy.


Attique Siddique
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This was my first time making roast pork and it turned out amazing! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the pears and leeks were the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Gevo Lebron
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pork is always tender and juicy, and the pears and leeks add a nice sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md. Rahul Ali49
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This is one of my favorite pork recipes. It's always a hit with my guests. The combination of pork, pears, and leeks is just perfect.


Eician Pananji
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The pork was juicy and the pears and leeks were perfectly caramelized. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a delicious meal.


Raja Abdul Waheed Janjua
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the pears and leeks added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashal RaZa
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The pork was cooked perfectly and the pears and leeks were a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Danielle Marie
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This roast pork with pears and leeks is a delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a special occasion. The pork is tender and juicy, the pears are sweet and caramelized, and the leeks add a savory note. I highly recommend this recipe!