Roast Pork With Brown Ale And Prunes Recipes

COUNTRY FRENCH PORK WITH PRUNES AND APPLES

Steps:

• Mix flour, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add onions, apple cider, beef stock and bay leaves., Cook, covered, on low 3 hours. Add apples and dried plums. Cook, covered, on low 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until apples and pork are tender. Remove roast, onions, apples and plums to a serving platter, discarding bay leaves; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

ELEGANT PORK LOIN ROAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Place the roast in a shallow roasting pan. Mix together the mustard and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar; spread over the roast.
• Roast for 3 hours in the preheated oven, basting with 1/4 cup of apple juice every 30 minutes. Roast is done when the internal temperature reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
• During the last hour the roast is cooking, combine the prunes, apricots, red wine, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup of the juices from the roasting pan, and cloves in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Spoon the fruit around the roast in the roasting pan during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
• When the roast is done, place it onto a serving platter and spoon the fruit around it. Remove 1/4 cup of the drippings from the roasting pan, and mix with the cornstarch. Stir into the pan of drippings, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring gently until thickened and no longer cloudy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a gravy boat or serving bowl.
• Slice the roast, and pass the sauce for guests to serve themselves.

LOIN OF PORK WITH PRUNES

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, make a deep incision lengthwise along the thickest part of the meat. Spread the meat apart, and stuff the prunes into this opening. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg, then press the meat together again and tie securely. Rub with the thyme and salt and pepper. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast in a 325°F. oven allowing about 23-25 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. when tested with a meat thermometer. Baste often with the pan juices and some of the wine marinade from the prunes. Serve with crisp sautéed potatoes, a good salad and a rosé wine or chilled champagne.

ROAST PORK WITH PRUNES

Steps:

• Simmer the prunes in one cup wine plus water to cover for 20 minutes, covered. Cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Season the pork loin with salt and pepper. Stuff the prunes, thyme and garlic into the pork (you do not need to untie the roast, simply push the prunes inside the openings). Roast the pork on a rack in a covered roasting pan for about two-and-a-half hours, or until the meat is tender. Any leftover prunes can be placed in the bottom of the roasting pan after the meat has cooked for an hour.
• Remove the meat from the pan to a serving dish. Transfer the cooking juices and any loose prunes to a small saucepan. Skim off the excess fat and add the remaining wine and chicken stock. Bring to boil, season to taste and serve in a heated sauceboat.

POT-ROASTED PORK WITH PRUNES AND ARMAGNAC

Steps:

• Add armagnac and prunes to a cold pan. Set over medium flame and heat until armagnac begins to bubble. CAREFULLY tip the pan AWAY from you until the alcohol catches flame. (If you have an electric stove, use a long match.) Turn off the heat and allow the alcohol to burn off.
• Tie the pork shoulder with butcher's twine, using 4-6 loops.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a sauté pan. Sprinkle meat liberally with salt and pepper, and massage into surface. When oil is shimmering, put roast in pan. Brown meat on all sides, until well-browned. Remove meat to a dish and set aside. Pour out fat.
• Add 1 tbsp fresh oil to pan. When hot, add onions. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. When nicely browned, add white wine, armagnac, chicken broth, chili flakes, honey and tomato paste. Stir together. Add sage. Return pork to the pan. Pour over the plumped prunes and their armagnac. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and move to a 325F oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
• Carefully remove pork to a cutting board. Set pan over medium heat and reduce slightly. Remove string from roast. Allow roast to rest 10-15 minutes, then carve ¼-1/2" thick slices. Add parsley to sauce and pour over sliced pork.