Cherry-Almond Glazed Pork Loin

This is from our church cookbook. The almond/cherry flavor of this dish is outstanding!

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 -4  lbs  pork loin
• 1 (12 ounce) jar  cherry preserves
• 2  tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1⁄4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 3  tablespoons  toasted  slivered almonds

Directions

1. Roast pork loin on rack in shallow baking pan, uncovered at 325 for 2 to 2 and 1/2 hours.
2. In a saucepan, combine cherry preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
3. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
4. Reduce heat, simmer 2 minutes and add toasted almonds.
5. Keep sauce warm.
6. Spoon hot sauce over cooked meat.
7. Return to the oven about 30 minutes or until meat thermometer measures 170°F.
8. Baste meat with sauce several times during the 30 minutes.
9. Serve remaining sauce with meat.