Pork roast with plums

Name: Pork roast with plums
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 100 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Pork loin 3.5 lbs; Dried prunes 11.3 oz; Garlic 2 cloves; Juniper berries 3; Rose wine 2.1 cups; Sage to taste; Rosemary to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Cornstarch 3 tsp; Extra virgin olive oil to taste

it fr es de br

561

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 561
Carbohydrates g 33.8
of which sugars g 32.6
Protein g 49.7
Fats g 19.5
of which saturated fat g 5.69
Fiber g 5.3
Cholesterol mg 142
Sodium mg 375

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Serving: 6
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

When autumn rolls in across Northern Italy, it’s really the best time to enjoy a cozy pork roast with plums. I mean, this dish? A delightful twist on traditional Italian pork recipes. Seriously good. Unlike your usual baked meatloaf or milk-roasted pork, this one brings in a unique agrodolce (sweet and sour) flavor. And look, the prunes! They give it that classic Italian vibe with a sweet and tangy taste that surprises every bite. For sure.

Slice into the roast, and you'll find juicy prunes tucked inside, adding an unexpected sweetness. In areas like Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna, folks often throw in fresh herbs and a dash of aromatic rosé wine. You know, which cooks down into a creamy sauce that clings to each bite. This pork tenderloin with plum sauce feels both festive and special—perfect for family gatherings. The sweet notes of the prunes are a delicious surprise, no question.

In Northern Italy, balancing sweet and savory is truly an art form. And roasted pork and plums? A perfect example. As the roast cooks, the prunes soften into a moist, almost jammy center. So so good. This sets the dish apart from your usual pork roast. The agrodolce taste pairs beautifully with the rich pork, while the herby, wine-infused sauce adds a savory depth that just completes the flavor profile. Also, compared to something like Barolo braised meat, this recipe offers a lighter, slightly sweet edge that's just right for Sunday lunch.

If you love pork and fruit recipes or want to try something new with your pork roast with fruit sauce, this is the way to go. Pretty much. Whether it's for a family meal or to mix up your fall menu, the golden roast, fragrant sauce, and soft prunes are bound to have everyone at the table reaching for seconds. It's like being transported straight to a cozy Italian kitchen, where every meal is a celebration of the season. Truly, this is one you’ve got to try.

How to prepare Pork roast with plums

To prepare the pork roast with plums, first finely chop the aromatic herbs 1. With a long, sharp knife, make a central cut in the middle of the loin, running the entire length from one end to the other (2-3) to create an internal hole.

Gently widen the two incisions at the ends and insert the plums one by one 4 until the inside of the meat is completely stuffed. Sprinkle the meat with oil 5 and season it with the mix of sage and rosemary 6 that you have finely chopped.

Cover the entire surface of the meat 7. In a sufficiently large pan, pour the oil, brown two unpeeled garlic cloves 8, and the juniper berries 9

and place the meat 10, browning it at a high temperature, turning it on all sides 11. Transfer the meat to a baking dish, season with salt 12, pepper, and set aside.

Add the rosé wine to the pan where you browned the meat 13 and heat it to remove the alcoholic part 14. Add more sage and rosemary to the sauce 15, this time whole.

Transfer the sauce to the baking dish with the meat (16-17) and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F, cooking for about an hour and a half or until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 156°F-158°F (check with a suitable probe). Once the meat is cooked, remove it from the oven 18

and strain the sauce through a sieve 19, transfer it to a small saucepan 20 and add the cornstarch 21

stirring with a whisk 22 to avoid lumps. Thicken the sauce over low heat 23. Serve the pork roast with plums in slices accompanied by the wine sauce 24.

Storage

The pork roast with plums can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days. It can be frozen if fresh ingredients have been used.

Tip

To achieve tender and not too dry meat, we recommend monitoring the cooking with a probe thermometer that allows you to detect the temperature in the innermost part of the meat. At a temperature of about 156°F-158°F, your roast will be perfectly cooked!

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Pork roast with plums

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Pork roast with plums

Storage

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