Ingredients
- 8 pitted prunes (dried)
- 1 apple
- 3 lb rolled pork loin ro (boneless)
- 12 oz great western beer
- 1/4 c flour
- 1 ts lemon juice
- 1/2 ts ginger
- 1/2 ts salt
Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 3 hr
1. Remove string from roast. Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket in the pork by making a deep slit in the loin, going to 1/2 inch of the 2 ends and 1 inch of the other side.
2. Meanwhile, combine prunes, beer, and ginger in a saucepan, heat to boiling. Remove from heat, let stand 5 min.
3. Mix apple with lemon to prevent darkening. Drain prunes, reserving liquid; pat dry with paper towels. Combine prunes and apple.
4. Pack fruit into pocket in pork. Tie roast with string at 1 inch intervals.
5. Place meat on rack in roasting pan.
6. Roast meat at 350 degrees F for 2 2 1/2 hours, allowing 40 to 45 minutes per pound. Baste occasionally with liquid drained from prunes.
7. Transfer meat to platter. Skim fat from cooking liquid. Deglaze roasting pan with a little water, add to cooking liquid. Add salt and enough additional water to measure two cups. Make a paste of flour and water, combine with cooking liquid and cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Serve in a sauce boat with sliced roast. Makes 8 servings.