Ingredients

  • 16 pitted prunes, halved
  • 16 dried apricots, halved
  • 12 teaspoon allspice
  • 12 orange, zest of, grated
  • 12 orange, juice of
  • 12 lemon, zest of, grated
  • 12 lemon, juice of
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 -5 lbs pork loin, boned and rolled
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 large apples, peeled,cored and sliced
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 12 cup apple juice

Method

  • The night before, place dried prunes and apricots in a bowl.
  • Add allspice, juice and rind of 1/2 orange and lemon and white wine.
  • Stir to combine and soak overnight, covered.
  • The following day, rub pork on all sides with pepper and sage.
  • In a large casserole or Dutch oven, brown pork in butter and oil.
  • Pour soaked fruit mixture over pork.
  • Sprinkle on brown sugar and garlic, cover and simmer 2 hours, basting frequently.
  • Skim off fat.
  • Add sliced apples and cook 20 minutes longer.
  • Remove roast to warm platter.
  • Mix cornstarch and apple juice.
  • Stir in pan juices.
  • Cook until thickened.
  • Slice pork and serve topped with fruit gravy.