ROAST PORK WITH SPICED CHERRY SAUCE

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This mouthwatering roast looks fancy, but it isn't difficult to fix. The pork slices topped with a delicious cherry sauce make an elegant main dish without a lot of fuss.-Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 can (16 ounces) tart red pitted cherries
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
12 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter
3 to 4 drops red food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Rub roast with salt, pepper and sage; place in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°. Meanwhile, drain cherries, reserving liquid. Set cherries aside. Add water to cherry liquid to measure 3/4 cup. Pour 1/2 cup into a saucepan; add sugar, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove and discard the spices. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining cherry liquid until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in lemon juice, butter, cherries and food coloring if desired; heat through. Let roast stand for 10 minutes; slice and serve with the cherry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

Sajjad Akash
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This was a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kiidlee Lee
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind! The meat was so tender and flavorful.


Sana Janet
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I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker.


Samir Sufran
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tufayel Ahmed
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I added some dried cherries to the sauce, and it gave it a really nice flavor.


Md Mojibul
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The cherry sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Naheem Khan
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This was my first time making roast pork, and it turned out perfectly! I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing.


Tebogo Halam
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I used a different cut of pork than the recipe called for, and it turned out great! The meat was still tender and flavorful.


Rifadm Rifad
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The pork was a bit dry, but the cherry sauce was delicious.


Samsung J7prime
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This recipe was an absolute hit! The pork was tender and juicy, and the cherry sauce was a perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


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