Apricot Rosemary Pork Loin Recipes

ROSEMARY-APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the rosemary, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt and pepper; brush over pork., In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, brown pork in remaining oil on all sides. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients; brush over pork. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan juices, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

APRICOT-ROSEMARY PORK MEDALLIONS

Steps:

• Cut each tenderloin crosswise into eight 1-in. slices. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Dip pork slices in crumbs, patting to help coating adhere. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork in batches; cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 4-6 minutes or until tender., In a small saucepan, mix preserves, wine, rosemary, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes or until preserves are melted. Serve with pork, broccoli and rice.

PORK TENDERLOIN WITH ROSEMARY APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF. Combine salt, coriander and black pepper. Rub all over tenderloin and let sit for a few minutes.
• Heat oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add tenderloin and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, about 8 minutes total. Add shallots and stir to coat with any oil in the pan. Transfer pan to the oven and cook until the internal temperature of the pork is 130ºF. Remove from oven, being careful of the hot pan handle. Transfer tenderloin to a cutting board and tent with foil.
• Meanwhile over medium heat, add the chicken broth, apricot jam and rosemary to the shallots. Simmer until shallots are soft and mixture is saucy, 4 to 6 minutes. Slice tenderloin and serve with sauce. Garnish with rosemary if desired.

APRICOT PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Spread butter all over the pork tenderloin. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Combine garlic powder, apricot preserves, honey, and sherry in a separate bowl.
• Roast the pork in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pork from the oven and brush with the apricot sauce. Return the pork to the oven. Continue roasting, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce, until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

PORK LOIN WITH APRICOT-ROSEMARY GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Trim fat from pork. Place pork in 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In 10-inch skillet, heat preserves, sherry, rosemary and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened. If necessary, mash apricot pieces with fork into small pieces. Spoon 1/4 cup apricot mixture onto pork (reserve remaining apricot mixture). Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of pork.
• Bake uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 155°F. Cover pork with foil; let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F, and pork will be easier to carve.) Cut pork into slices. Heat remaining apricot mixture; serve with pork.

APRICOT-ROSEMARY GLAZED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Remove any excess fat from the roast.
• Place roast in a 13x9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, heat the preserves, sherry, rosemary and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• When thickened, spoon 1/4 cup mixture onto pork reserving remainder.
• Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of pork.
• Bake uncovered 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes or until the thermometer reads 155°F.
• Cover pork with foil and allow to stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.
• Cut roast into slices.
• Heat the reserved apricot mixture and serve with roast.

APRICOT-STUFFED SPICE-RUBBED PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl. Combine apricots and capers; set aside. Trim fat from pork. Cut a 1-1/2-inch-wide horizontal slit into the end of pork; cut through to the other end of pork to form a deep pocket using a long, thin knife. Spoon apricot mixture into pocket; pack using the handle of a wooden spoon. Rub surface of pork with cumin mixture. Place pork on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of pork. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 55 minutes or until thermometer registers 160 degrees (slightly pink).

ROSEMARY PORK LOIN WITH APRICOTS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• You will also need: Heavy kitchen string or twine.
• Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 250 degrees.
• Turn pork loin fat-side down.
• Slit lengthwise, almost but not quite all the way through, to form a long pocket, leaving a 1/2-inch border of unslit meat at each end.
• Brush cavity with some of the oil, and sprinkle generously with half the salt and pepper and 1 Tb.
• of the rosemary.
• Line cavity with sauteed garlic and apricots; sprinkle in cranberries.
• Tie loin together with kitchen twine or heavy-duty string at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
• Brush with remaining oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
• Set roast, fat-side up, diagonally or curved (so it fits) on a large, lipped cookie sheet or jellyroll pan.
• Warm 1/4 cup apple jelly along with the minced garlic and remaining rosemary.
• Brush mixture onto meat.
• Roast until a meat thermometer stuck into the center registers 125 to 130 degrees.
• (Start checking at about 1 1/2 hours.) Remove from oven; raise oven temperature to 400 degrees.
• Brush loin with pan drippings, return to oven, and continue to roast until the loin is golden brown and a meat thermometer stuck into the center registers 155 to 160 degrees, about 20 minutes longer.
• For even more attractive coloring, broil until spotty brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Let roast rest 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to a carving board.
• Stir juices around pan to loosen brown bits.
• Pour through a strainer into a small pan, and stir in port, chicken broth and remaining 2 Tbs.
• of jelly; bring to a simmer.
• Mix cornstarch with the cold water; whisk into sauce.
• Simmer until lightly thickened.
• Slice pork and serve with a little sauce.

ROSEMARY-SCENTED PORK LOIN STUFFED WITH ROASTED GARLIC, DRIED APRICOTS AND CRANBERRIES AND PORT WINE PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 250 degrees. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add whole garlic cloves and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; reserve oil.
• Turn pork loin fat-side down. Slit lengthwise, almost but not quite all the way through, to form a long pocket, leaving a 1/2-inch border of unslit meat at each end. Brush cavity with some of the reserved garlic cooking oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and 1 Tb. of the rosemary. Line cavity with sauteed garlic and apricots; sprinkle in cranberries. Tie loin together with kitchen twine or heavy-duty string at 1 1/2-inch intervals.
• Brush with remaining oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Set roast, fat-side up, diagonally or curved (so it fits) on a large, lipped cookie sheet or jellyroll pan. Warm 1/4 cup apple jelly along with the minced garlic and remaining rosemary. Brush mixture onto meat.
• Roast until a meat thermometer stuck into the center registers 125 to 130 degrees. (Start checking at about 1 1/2 hours.) Remove from oven; raise oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush loin with pan drippings, return to oven, and continue to roast until the loin is golden brown and a meat thermometer stuck into the center registers 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes longer. For even more attractive coloring, broil until spotty brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Let roast rest 15 to 20 minutes; transfer to a carving board. Stir juices around pan to loosen brown bits. Pour through a strainer into a small pan, and stir in port, chicken broth and remaining 2 Tbs. of jelly; bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with a couple of tablespoons of cold water; whisk into sauce. Simmer until lightly thickened. Slice pork and serve with a little sauce.