Roast Pork Loin with Pears and Cranberries

• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds pork loin, trimmed
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter
• 3 ripe Anjou pears, quartered and cored
• 2 medium onions, diced (about 3 cups)
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoons grainy mustard

1. 1.
2. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375F.
3. Pat the pork loin dry and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
4. Add olive oil to a large oven-proof skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
5. When very hot, add the pork and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
6. Transfer to a platter.
7. 2.
8. Adjust the heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons of the butter.
9. Add the pear wedges in a single layer and cook, turning once, until the pears are tender and begin to brown slightly, about 5 minutes.
10. Transfer to the platter with the pork.
11. 3.
12. Stir the onions and rosemary into the skillet and cook until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
13. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
14. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
15. Place the pork back in the skillet and spoon the pears around the pork.
16. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 140F, about 50 minutes.
17. Transfer the pork to a cutting board; let rest at least 20 minutes while you make the pan sauce.
18. Transfer the pears to a large platter.
19. 4.
20. Place the skillet over high heat and reduce the broth by half, about 6 minutes.
21. Add the cranberries and mustard to the skillet; continue to cook until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 more minutes.
22. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
23. Slice the pork and serve with the sauce.

pork loin, kosher salt, olive oil, butter, onions, fresh rosemary, white wine, chicken broth, cranberries, grainy mustard

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/roast-pork-loin-with-pears-and-cranberries.html (may not work)