Apricot-stuffed Pork Loin

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APRICOT-STUFFED PORK LOIN

Makes four servings

Ingredients:
-1 boneless pork tenderloin, 2-2 1/2 lbs.; ask your butcher to
butterfly the roast
-15 dried apricots
-1 cup water
-String
-Salt and pepper to taste
-2 Tbsp. ground ginger
-Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Pour boiling water over dried apricots in small bowl and let them soak for 20 minutes or until softened but not mushy. Drain apricots, reserving the liquid, and chop. Open roast and stuff with apricots. Close roast and tie it with string in four places. Season with salt, pepper and ginger. Spray a pot with a close-fitting lid with cooking spray and place over high heat, uncovered. Sear each side of roast for two minutes or until golden brown. Add reserved liquid. Cover and roast in oven 25 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 155 degrees. Remove from oven and let meat rest for 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2-inch slices and serve.

NUTRITION FACTS (per serving):

631 calories, 80 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 25 g fat

Reference:
Muscle & Fitness, Jan, 2005 by Jane Tunks