Recipe: Peanut Apricot Pork Loin (using peanut butter and apricot preserves)

PEANUT APRICOT PORK LOIN

1 (5 pound) center loin pork roast*
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water, divided use

Place roast on rack in large roasting pan. Roast in 325 degree F oven for 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine peanut butter, apricot preserves, mustard, salt and 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Spoon mixture generously onto roast, spreading in a thick layer, using about one third of the mixture.

Roast 20 to 30 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Let stand 10 minutes, covered lightly with a tent of folded foil.

Add the remaining 1/2 cup water to remaining glaze mixture for sauce. Stir over medium heat until hot, adding more water, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.

TO SERVE:
Carve between rib bones. Serve with sauce.

*Ask butcher to crack rib bones for easier carving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Smucker's Creates ad Stirring Experience, The J.M. Smucker Company, not dated