Ingredients
Sauce:
- 2 1/2 cups port
- 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 8 dried black Mission figs, coarsely chopped
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pork:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt, plus additional for seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning
- 1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 (4 to 4 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin
Directions
For the sauce: In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients. Boil over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Discard the herb sprigs and cinnamon sticks (some of the rosemary leaves will remain in the port mixture). Transfer the port mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Blend in the butter. Season the sauce, to taste, with salt and pepper. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
For the pork: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Stir the oil, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl to blend. Place the pork loin in a heavy roasting pan. Spread the oil mixture over the pork to coat completely. Roast until an instant read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the pork registers 145 degrees F, turning the pork every 15 minutes to ensure even browning, about 45 minutes total.
Transfer the pork to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Let the pork rest 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the chicken broth into the roasting pan. Place the pan over medium heat, and scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Bring the pan juices to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Using a large sharp knife, cut the pork crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the pork slices on plates. Spoon the jus over. Drizzle the warm fig sauce around and serve immediately.














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By mmason210
Boulder creek, CA
on January 23, 2012
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We used this sauce with a pork tenderloin. It was great. My 7yo daughter asked for again for tomorrow night.
By pcchefpatti
Thompson, CT
on December 13, 2011
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TThe sauce is the boss with this recipe. it was wonderful! I rubbed the loin with rosemary, garlic and thyme leaves and let it sit for about four hours in the rub. Then roasted it over baby PURPLE potatos, fennel, onions, orange beats and red carrots. It was amazingly good. And quite easy!
By cs_1701
Houston, TX
on December 12, 2011
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This review is for the sauce only, which was superb! I made the sauce a day in advance and then reheated it and served it with pan seared duck breasts. It was perfect. This sauce would go well with pork, duck, goose, or turkey (much better than cranberry sauce. I'm even thinking of trying it on vanilla ice cream. Seriously, it's that good.
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