Pork Loin With Apples and Mushrooms

gailanng's Note:

Tender pork slices combined with apples and a creamy mushroom sauce. A beautiful entree for a dinner party.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 boneless pork loin , trimmed (about 2 lbs)
• ½-1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄3; cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons dry white vermouth or 2 tablespoons very dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons butter , divided
• 3 small tart apples , peeled, cored and cut into eighths
• ¾ lb mushroom , fresh, sliced

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 450 degrees.
2. Sprinkle roast with seasonings and place in a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes then reduce to 325 degrees; continue to bake 1 hour or until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees. Remove roast to platter; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
3. Place same baking pan over medium heat; add apple cider and scrape bottom of pan. Add vermouth, broth and whipping cream. Bring to boil; cook 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
4. Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in large skillet; add apples and saute until golden, turning once; remove from pan. Should the apples taste too tart, add sugar as needed.
5. Melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in same pan; add mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in cream mixture; heat through.
6. Serve sliced pork, apples wedges and mushrooms with cream.

Reviews

[GaylaV]

The pork was good, the apples were great and the mushrooms and cream sauce were over the top delicious. I really wanted to lick my plate but exhibited some restraint!! Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made for ZWT Xtra Hot Dishes.

[Chef TraceyMae]

I made this for the Aussie/Kiwi #34 Swap. This is a delicious recipe and my whole family enjoyed it. The pork was tender, juicy and well-flavored. I will definitely make it again and again! Thanks for sharing.