Loin of Pork with Prunes
- 1 loin of pork (about 5 pounds)
- 12-14 prunes, soaked in sherry or Madeira and pitted
- Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt, pepper
- 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 325F.
- oven allowing about 23-25 minutes per pound, until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
- when tested with a meat thermometer.
- Baste often with the pan juices and some of the wine marinade from the prunes.
- Serve with crisp sauteed potatoes, a good salad and a rose wine or chilled champagne.
loin of pork, prunes, nutmeg, thyme, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/loin-of-pork-with-prunes-20015 (may not work)