Fruit-Stuffed Pork Roast with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce

This sweetly sauced pork roast could be the centerpiece of any fall dinner or holiday gathering.


Fruit-Stuffed Pork Roast with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce

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Servings: Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 6-ounce pkg.
    mixed dried fruit bits
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  • 1/2 cup
    finely chopped onion
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  • 1 tablespoon
    balsamic vinegar or vinegar
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  • 1/4 cup
    fine dry bread crumbs
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  • 2 tablespoons
    margarine or butter, melted
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon
    ground cloves
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  • 1 3- to 4-pound
    boneless pork top loin roast (double loin, tied)
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    Red currant jelly, melted (optional)
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    Pineapple-Ginger Sauce (follows)
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    Fresh crab apples (optional)
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    Fresh thyme (optional)
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Directions
1.
For stuffing, in a mixing bowl pour enough boiling water over fruit, onion, and vinegar to cover. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain well.
2.
Add bread crumbs, margarine or butter, salt, pepper, and cloves to fruit. Toss gently to mix.
3.
Untie roast to separate the two loins; trim fat. To butterfly each loin for stuffing, make a single lengthwise cut down the center of the loin, cutting to within 1/2 inch of the other side. Spread open. Make another lengthwise slit to the right of the first cut and a third slit to the left. Cover each loin with clear plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet to 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness.
4.
Place meat rectangles side by side with long sides overlapping about 1 inch.
5.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Spread stuffing onto meat. Starting from one long side, roll up the meat and stuffing jelly-roll style, rolling the second rectangle of meat into the first rectangle. Tightly retie the roast. Place the meat on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer.
6.
Roast in a 325 degree F oven for 1-1/4 to 2-1/4 hours or until the thermometer reads 160 degrees F (medium) to 170 degrees F (well done). If desired, brush with jelly the last 15 minutes.
7.
Cover meat with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Slice and serve with Pineapple-Ginger Sauce; garnish with fresh crab apples and thyme, if desired. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Pineapple-Ginger Sauce
In a medium saucepan stir together 3/4 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Stir in 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Makes about 1-1/3 cups sauce.

Make-Ahead Tip
To prepare the sauce up to two days ahead, cool slightly in a storage container. Cover the surface with clear plastic wrap and refrigerate. Just before serving, transfer to a saucepan and cook and stir over low heat until heated through.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 244, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 184 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 1%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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