Mesquite Pork Loin Normandy

Serves: 4

Olin Prosacco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

36

Spice

55

Sweetness

48

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsps

Butter

1 cup

Sherry

1 tbsp

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

Rinse pork loin to remove residue and pat dry with paper towels

2

Rub with the mesquite seasoning

3

Then combine the ground cloves, cinnamon, allspice and sugar and rub onto pork as well

4

Let sit refrigerated for at least 2 hours

5

Place dried shiitakes into a small bowl and cover with hot water for about 20 to 30 minutes to re-hydrate

6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

7

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large saute pan with oven safe handles

8

Sear pork loin on all sides and roast in oven until fork-tender, about 1 hour

9

Remove from oven, transfer pork loin to a cutting board, and let rest

10

In the last 30 minutes of the cooking time for the pork loin make the sauce

11

Melt the butter over medium heat in a large saute pan with a cover

12

Add the onion and saute until it becomes translucent

13

Add the apples and pour the sherry over, cover and let cook until the apples begin to soften, about 10 to 15 minutes

14

Strain the mushrooms through paper towels and reserve the soaking liquid in a small bowl

15

Whisk the cornstarch into the soaking liquid along with mustard powder, salt and pepper

16

Add the soaking liquid mixture to the apples and stir to coat

17

Let cook for a few minutes to let flavors integrate, then remove from heat, adjust salt and pepper as needed, and keep covered in a warm place

18

Slice pork loin down and transfer to a serving dish

19

Spoon sauce and apples over the meat and garnish with parsley sprigs