Roast Pork With Gooseberry Sauce Recipe

Name: Roast Pork With Gooseberry Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless pork loin, bones reserved (about 4 pounds total weight); 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 tablespoons peanut or corn oil; 1 pint green gooseberries, rinsed, topped and tailed; About 2 tablespoons brown sugar; Salt and pepper to taste; Watercress for garnish

Servings: persons

3 pounds boneless pork loin, bones reserved (about 4 pounds total weight)
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons peanut or corn oil
1 pint green gooseberries, rinsed, topped and tailed
About 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Watercress for garnish

1
Stab meat here and there with a small skewer or knife.
2
Set on a large sheet of parchment or waxed paper.
3
Grind salt, peppercorns, bay leaf, allspice and fennel seeds together in a spice grinder.
4
Pour powder into a dish, and stir in garlic and brown sugar.
5
Rub spice mixture evenly over pork.
6
Enclose in paper, then wrap in foil.
7
Refrigerate 1 to 2 days.
8
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 300 degrees.
9
In a flameproof casserole large enough to hold meat and bones, heat peanut oil; brown bones on all sides, then set aside and reserve.
10
Meanwhile, discard paper and foil; tie meat to form a neat cylinder.
11
Pat roast dry, and then brown well on all sides.
12
Pour off fat, then return bones to pan with meat.
13
Cover and set in center of oven.
14
Roast until a meat thermometer placed in the center of the roast measures 170 degrees; test at 1 hour.
15
When meat is cooked through, transfer to a cutting board, cover with foil and set aside.
16
Discard bones.
17
Skim fat from pan juices, which should measure about 1/2 to 3/4 cup.
18
Add gooseberries and 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar to pan.
19
Simmer, mashing berries as they change color and soften to a thick, creamy puree -about 5 to 7 minutes.
20
Add remaining sugar, salt and pepper to taste.
21
Slice meat, and arrange on a bed of watercress.
22
Serve hot sauce alongside.

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* 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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds boneless pork loin, bones reserved (about 4 pounds total weight), 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, 1 bay leaf, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Roast Pork With Gooseberry Sauce 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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Roast Pork With Gooseberry Sauce

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