Roast Pork Loin with Warm Fall Compote

Roast Pork Loin with Warm Fall Compote

This is a game-changer for your fall meals. The succulent pork loin, infused with aromatic rosemary and roasted to perfection, is beautifully complemented by a warm, spiced compote that's a total crowd-pleaser. Apples, pears, and a dash of balsamic vinegar create a tangy-sweet contrast, while the cranberry sauce and golden raisins add a pop of flavor. It's the kind of dish that feels special enough for a holiday, but simple enough to make any night feel like a celebration. If you're looking to bring fall’s best flavors to the table, this is the dish to do it with!

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds boneless pork loins

  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 apples, Macintosh or any variety you like, peeled, cored, and chopped

  • 4 pears, Bosc or any kind you like, peeled, cored, and chopped

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider or apple juice

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • Nutmeg, freshly grated

  • 1 jar whole berry cranberry sauce

  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Directions

Pre-heat the oven to 400°F.   Place the pork loin on a nonstick cookie sheet with a rim or on a roasting pan. Make slits throughout with a long thin knife and pierce the loin with the rosemary stems. Coat the pork in EVOO and a liberal amount of salt and pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast until the internal temperature reads about 145°F, about 1 hour. While the pork is roasting, in a medium size saucepan, cook the apples, pears, cider, brown sugar, vinegar and nutmeg until the apples are soft, about 10-15 minutes. Once the mixture has cooked down and is thickened, add in the cranberry sauce and raisins. Remove the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Thinly slice the pork loin on an angle. Serve the compote alongside the pork.