Recipe: Fruited Pork Roast, Scandinavian Style

Ingredients (8 servings)

3 lb Boneless rolled pork loin roast
8 Pitted dried prunes
12 oz Great western beer
1/2 ts Ginger
1 md Apple, peeled and chopped
1 ts Lemon juice
1/2 ts Salt
Pepper
1/4 c Flour

Instructions

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.

Meanwhile, combine prunes, beer, and ginger in a saucepan,heat to boiling. Remove from heat, let stand 5 min.

Mix apple with lemon to prevent darkening. Drain prunes, reserving liquid; pat dry with paper towels. Combine prunes and apple.

Pack fruit into pocket in pork. Tie roast with string at 1 - inch intervals.

Place meat on rack in roasting pan.

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.

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.