Boneless Loin Of Pork With Prunes Recipe

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   * Note: Have your butcher bone a loin section of pork for you.

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   He should remove all fat except for 1/8-inch on the outside and form it into as neat a round roast as possible.

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   It should be covered with a thin layer of fatback and tied to keep its shape during roasting.

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   Soak prunes in Madeira for at least 1 hour.

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Brown the roasts in warm oil in a heavy casserole.

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   Saute/fry the onions in the butter till soft, in a roasting pan large sufficient to hold the pork.

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   Put the pork on top of the onions, and cover the casserole tightly.

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   Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hrs, till the meat is tender and cooked through.

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    Put the meat on a heated platter; remove strings and fatback.

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    Strain the juices into a heavy saucepan.

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    Drain the prunes.

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    Add in the Madeira, vinegar and stock to the pan juices, and bring to a rapid boil.

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    Reduce the liquid to 4 c.. Add in the liquid removed prunes to the sauce and cook for 3 to 4 min.

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    Taste for seasoning.

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    Cut the meat into 1/2-inch-thick slices and serve with a few spoonfuls of sauce and 2 or possibly 3 prunes per person.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.