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APRICOT-PISTACHIO ROLLED PORK Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 4 lb. pork boneless top loin roast
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 cup apricot brandy

TOPPING
Apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon butter
1/4 cup coarsely crushed cracker crumbs
2 Tablespoons pistachio nuts chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic chopped
Directions:
Directions:
To cut roast into a large rectangle that can be filled and rolled, cut lengthwise about 1/2 inch from top of pork to within 1/2 inch opposite edge, open flat.
Repeat with other side of pork, cutting from the inside edge to the outer edge open flat to form a rectangle.sprinkle apricots, pistachio nuts, garlic, salt and pepper over pork within 1 inch of edge.
Beginning with short side, tightly roll up pork.
Secure with wooden picks or tie with string.
Pierce pork all over with metal skewer.
Brush entire surface with brandy,
Let stand 15 minutes.
Brush again with brandy.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Heat oven to 325 degrees.
Place pork, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan.
Roast uncovered, 1 1/2 hours

Heat butter in sauce pan over medium heat until melted stir in crackers, nuts,and garlic. Brush roast with preserves and sprinkle crunchy topping over roast.
cook 30 to 60 minutes longer till meat thermometer registers 145 degrees.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is very impressive for a dinner party or any special occasion. Great for Christmas dinner

 

 

 

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