For extra-special occasions, I enhance my basic Herb-Rubbed Pork Loin (recipe at right) by first brining the roast, which results in extremely tender meat. Then I top slices with a robust wine sauce. Robin Schloesser, Chester, New Jersey.
Ingredients for Brined Pork Roast With Port Wine Sauce Recipe
0.67 cup Water
1/25 cup Kosher salt
1/25 cup Packed brown sugar
1/2 sprig Fresh thyme
1/4 sprig Fresh rosemary
1/4 sprig Fresh Sage
1/4 Bay leaves
0.08 tablespoon Fennel Seed
0.08 tablespoon Coriander seeds
0.08 tablespoon Whole Peppercorns
As required Pork
0.08 Boneless whole pork loin roast
0.08 tablespoon Olive oil
0.17 teaspoon Each minced fresh marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme
1/25 teaspoon Pepper
0.08 cup Water
As required Sauce
1/50 cup Butter, cubed
1/4 Shallots, thinly sliced
0.13 cup Port wine
0.08 Bay leaf
0.08 can Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
0.17 tablespoon White wine vinegar
0.33 teaspoon Sugar
1/50 cup Heavy whipping cream
0.13 teaspoon Minced Fresh Thyme
1/100 teaspoon Salt
1/100 teaspoon Pepper
1/25 teaspoon Browning sauce, optional
0.17 teaspoon Cornstarch
0.17 teaspoon Cold water
Nutrition value
125
calories per serving
5 g Fat1 g Protein13 g Carbs2 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
5g
Protein
1g
Carbs
13g
Fiber
2g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
13g
Protein
1g
Fiber
2g
Fats
Fat
5g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
61mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
74mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
10mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
2mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
18mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
28mg
Selenium
2mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment