Pork Loin With Roasted Onion-Apricot Rice Recipe

Name: Pork Loin With Roasted Onion-Apricot Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup dark rum; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces Vidalia or other sweet onion; 2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces red onion; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped boiling onion (about 1/2 pound); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 (2-pound) lean boned center-cut pork loin roast; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 3 cups hot cooked rice; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dark rum
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces Vidalia or other sweet onion
2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces red onion
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped boiling onion (about 1/2 pound)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2-pound) lean boned center-cut pork loin roast
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
2
Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and vent. Microwave at high for 1 1/2 minutes; set aside.
3
Combine onions, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; stir well to coat. Bake at 450u00b0 for 30 minutes on bottom rack of oven.
4
Trim fat from roast; place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Combine cracked black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and crushed garlic; rub over surface of roast. Insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of roast. Stir onions; place roast on next-to-bottom rack in oven. Bake onions and roast at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350u00b0. Bake an additional hour, stirring onions after 30 minutes. Stir apricot mixture into onions; continue baking onion mixture and roast 10 minutes or until thermometer reaches 160u00b0. Remove roast and onions from oven. Cover roast loosely with foil; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and remaining ingredients to onion mixture.

858

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup dark rum, 1/3 cup golden raisins, 2 cups (1/2-inch) pieces Vidalia or other sweet onion, and more.

Yes, Pork Loin With Roasted Onion-Apricot Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Loin With Roasted Onion-Apricot Rice

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