Cherry almond glazed pork

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsPork loin roast
12ouncesCherry preserves
2tablespoonsLight corn syrup
¼cupRed wine vinegar
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonCinnamon; ground
¼teaspoonNutmeg; ground
¼teaspoonCloves; ground
3tablespoonsSlivered almonds; toasted
Pepper; to taste
Salt; to taste

Directions

Preparation: Rub the roast with a little salt and pepper. Place it on a rack, in a shallow baking pan.

Roast uncovered in a 325 degree oven for about 2 to 2½ hours.

Meanwhile, combine cherry preserves, corn syrup, vinegar, salt, cinnamon,nutmeg and cloves.

Heat to boiling,stilling frequently. Reduce the heat and simmer 2 minutes more. Add toasted almonds. Keep the sauce warm. When meat has roasted for the above time, spoon enough hot cherry sauce over the roast to glaze. Return to the oven for about 30 minutes more, or till meat thermometer reads 170 degrees. Baste roast with sauce several times during last 30 minutes.

Pass remaining sauce with the roast.