Pork Loin in Apricot Sauce, easy delicious Special Occasion Recipe!

apricot preserves

🥗Healthier: fruit puree

💰Cheaper: peach preserves

Fruit puree reduces sugar while maintaining sweetness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce offers a healthier option.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder is a gluten-free thickener.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner and often less expensive.

Season the pork loin with salt and pepper to taste on all sides and set it aside for a minute.

In a large bowl, mix the apricot preserves with 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard and 3 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar; stir well until combined.

Add the pork loin to the bowl and ensure it is well covered with the marinade, rubbing it in for about 1 minute.

Cover the bowl with foil and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil on high heat.

Once the oil is hot, add the pork loin and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned on all sides.

Add the marinade mixture and 1 cup of beef broth to the saucepan with the pork loin; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and stir.

Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, flip the pork loin and pour some of the cooking liquid over it; cover again and continue cooking for another 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F.

Let the pork loin rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

After resting, slice the pork and place the pieces back in the cooking liquid for a few seconds to soak up the juices.

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