Recipe(tried): Windows on the Lake Apple Dijon Onion Pork Roast and Maple-Mustard Glazed Pork Roast

Here are two recipes that my family likes real well. one takes a bit more work but really makes a nice presentation.

APPLE DIJON ONION PORK ROAST
Recipe by Chef Joe Czuk at Windows on the Lake, Kimberling City. MO
Makes 6 servings

FOR THE ROAST:
5 pound pork roast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) jar Dijon mustard
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups white wine, divided use
1 cup water
FOR THE APPLES AND ONIONS:
1/4 pound butter
3 large onions, sliced
6 Granny Smith apples, sliced
1/4 cup cornstarch or flour (for the sauce)
Fresh parsley (for garnish)

TO PREPARE THE ROAST:
Season pork roast with salt and pepper. Let stand for 1 hour in refrigerator.

In blender or processor blend Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cinnamon, tarragon, marjoram, and curry powder just to mix. Rub this over pork roast saving 1/4 cup.

Place roast in roasting pan with wire rack in the bottom. Add 1 1/2 cups white wine and 1 cup water to pan.

Cover with foil tightly. Roast for 3 1/2 to 4 hours at 350 degrees F. Only open if needed to add more liquid.

TO PREPARE THE APPLES:
While cooking, brown sliced apples and onion in butter with remaining seasoning mixture. Let stand. Don't overcook.

TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
When roast is done, let stand. Drain broth from pan. Save 2 cups pork broth, add 1/2 cup white wine. Thicken with cornstarch or flour.

TO SERVE:
Slice roast into 1/4-inch thick slices. Set on a bed of apples and onion. Pour sauce over and garnish with parsley.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Serve with wild rice or oven roasted potato, and fresh steamed green beans with bacon bits, and hard crusted rolls.

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MAPLE-MUSTARD-GLAZED PORK ROAST
Makes 6 servings

1 (2 lb.) boneless pork loin roast
2/3 cup maple syrup
3 Tbs Dijon-style mustard
2 Tbsp cider vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste

Stir together maple syrup, mustard vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly over pork roast and place in a shallow pan.

Roast pork in a 350 degree F oven until internal temperature measured with a meat thermometer, reaches 160 degrees F, about 45 minutes to 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

LINDA:)