Pork Loin in Orange & Pomegranate Sauce

This pork loin recipe is simple. The sauce will be sweet/tart with the combination of orange and pomegranate juice.

• 3 pound boneless pork loin
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• Salt and freshly milled pepper
• 3 tablespoons safflower or canola oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

METHOD

Rub meat with cinnamon. In heavy skillet, heat oil. Brown meat on all sides.

Remove meat, lower heat, put in onion and garlic and cook until onion is softened.

Return meat to pan. Pour in both juices and the water. (Additional water may be necessary during cooking.)

Cover and cook about 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove meat and garlic. Add more juices if necessary to make 1 cup liquid. Stir in raising and cook in juice to plump.

When ready to serve, spoon some sauce over meat and sprinkle with almonds and pomegranate seeds. Reserve some sauce to put in a boat on the side.

Serves: 6 - 8

Contributor: Leah Kaplan

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