Roast Pork with Dried Apricots Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pork loin roast (3-4 lbs)
• 2 cups dried apricots
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic, honey, and thyme.
3. Pat the pork roast dry with paper towels and rub the olive oil mixture all over the pork.
4. Sprinkle salt and pepper all over the pork to taste.
5. Place the pork in a roasting pan and roast for 1 hour.
6. Remove the pork from oven and add the dried apricots and chicken broth to the roasting pan.
7. Using a spoon, spoon some of the liquid in the roasting pan over the pork.
8. Return the pork to the oven and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
9. Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
10. Serve with the dried apricots and pan juices.

Verdict and Serving Suggestions:

This roast pork recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. The combination of dried apricots and pork is classic and for a reason. This is a delicious main course that can be served with roasted veggies such as carrots or brussel sprouts. Mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes can also be a good pairing with this dish. Enjoy!