Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Roasting Show

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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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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recipe Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
Kelly Gainesville, FL 10-22-2009
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Best Pork Recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a dinner party and everyone was impressed! The store was out of black mission figs so I used dried apricots... instead and it worked just fine. The smell of the sauce simmering filled the house and people commented that it "smelled like Christmas"! Read more
recipe Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
Gigi Phoenix, AZ 10-04-2009
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Excellent and easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This pork loin blew my guest away! It was so easy to roast. I served it with a potato and celery root mashed and used some of... the a jus for gravy. The pork fig sauce was fabulous I used one cinnamon stick and made sure to leave some rosemary in for blending. There was nothing left! Read more
recipe Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
Brian Conifer, CO 04-11-2009
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This little pig really loves his pork!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Almost a five star. If you're not careful the cinnamon will overpower and I would stongly recommend sending the figs to the... processor but not the finished product. The tiny chunks of fig add a nice layer to the dish, but when it gets pureed it can get a bit too chalky for my taste. Overall, this is a really good recipe and a crowd pleaser. Read more
recipe Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
Jack Swampscott, MA 04-04-2009
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Perfect recipe to wow your friends
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My wife and I cooked this recipe for some foodie friends of ours and wowed them! It was definitely easy but amazingly... delicious! The pork was so juicey that it didn't need the port / fig sauce...but the sauce was definitely a great add. Definitely take the pork out at 145 temp and cover.Read more
recipe Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
Emiko Portola Valley, CA 03-27-2009
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:DOFHODBGABAODADldsndn!!!!! SOOOO GOOOOODDDD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

BEST PORK RECIPE I'VE EVER TRIED. NUFF SAID.
recipe Pork Loin with Fig and Port Sauce
Lisa Stillwater, NJ 01-16-2009
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My guests wanted to take a swig of the fig sauce!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

So good, this recipe is a keeper. As we dined on this easy and tasty meal, my guests were commenting on how great the port... and fig sauce would be on cornish hens, chicken breast, filet mignon, and EVEN WAFFLES! This was a tasty, and good looking meal, which has the added benefit being able to preparing the sauce early and re-heating when needed. I served with Roasted Red Potatoes mixed with rosemary and olive oil and a great cabernet!Read more