roasted pork loin with honey and caramelized fruit

Recipe by
Vickie Parks
Renton, WA

This is a delicious Portuguese recipe with a sweet honey sauce and caramelized fruit to add a touch of sweetness to the delicious savory, roasted pork.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Roast

Ingredients For roasted pork loin with honey and caramelized fruit

  • MARINADE
  • 1 tsp
    salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper, or to taste
  • 8 clove
    garlic, peeled and crushed with flat side of knife
  • 10 Tbsp
    white wine (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)
  • 2 1/4 lb
    pork loin (1 kg)
  • 1/2 cup
    olive oil
  • 6 Tbsp
    water
  • CARAMELIZED FRUIT
  • 2 lg
    apples, chopped
  • 2 lg
    pears, chopped
  • 4 lg
    strawberries, quartered
  • 2 md
    kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
  • 4 slices
    pineapple, cut into chunks
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 2 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • HONEY SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard

How To Make roasted pork loin with honey and caramelized fruit

  • 1
    Mix together the salt, pepper, crushed garlic and white wine. Add the pork and let marinate about one hour in the refrigerator.
  • 2
    Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
  • 3
    Place the pork loin in a baking pan with the marinade. Drizzle olive oil and water over the top, and bake in preheated oven about one hour, occasionally basting the pork with the sauce.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, place chopped fruit, 2 Tbsp honey, sugar and cinnamon in a non-stick skillet over low heat for about 30 minutes until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  • 5
    In another skillet, add 2 Tbsp honey, pepper and Dijon mustard. Stir, and bring to a boil over low heat for about two to three minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 6
    Remove pork from oven. Drizzle the honey sauce on top, and then top with the caramelized fruit. Serve immediately.
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