BRAISED PORK WITH CIDER

By curly

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. boneless pork loin, rolled and tied
• 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1 tsp dried sage leaves
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate
• Salt, optional

Preparation

Step 1

DO NOT remove the string from the pork. mix together the thyme, sage and pepper. Rub into meat.

Heat the oil in a heavy casserole. Brown the pork over medium-high heat. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of fat.

Saute' the onion ad garlic for a minute in casserole dish.

return the pork to the casserole. Add the apple and apple juice concentrate. Bring to a boil.

Cover. Braise at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer registers 170 degrees.

Remove pork to a platter. Spoon off excess fat from the pan juices.

Puree in a blender or processor.

Return to pan to heat. Season with salt if desired. Serve with sliced pork.