Roast Pork with Apple Topping
This would also make an excellent dish for your Samhuinn feast!
Roast Pork with Apple Topping
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
In small bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, mustard, caraway, sugar, pepper and sage; rub over roast. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Place on a greased baking rack, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F. for 1 hour. Combine applesauce, brown sugar, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. Spread over roast. Roast 1 hour longer or until internal temperature reaches 160-170 degrees. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Serves 8 to 10.
