Roasted Pork Loin With Fig Sauce Recipe

Name: Roasted Pork Loin With Fig Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried figs, quartered; 1 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium lemon, sliced; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 2 whole cloves; 1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 pound dried figs, quartered
1 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium lemon, sliced
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
2 whole cloves
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1
In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover and steep for 1 hour. Strain figs, discarding the lemon, cinnamon stick and cloves. Reserve liquid and set aside.
2
Sprinkle roast with salt, ground cinnamon and pepper. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 for 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, honey and reserved liquid; brush over pork. Bake 30-60 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0, basting occasionally.
3
Remove meat to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a large saucepan. Add figs. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with pork.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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: 1 pound dried figs, quartered, 1 cup sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth, 1 medium lemon, sliced, 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches), and more.

Yes, Roasted Pork Loin With Fig 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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Roasted Pork Loin With Fig Sauce

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