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Pork Loin in Prune Sauce Recipe

Published: Nov 11, 2016 · Updated: Sep 17, 2020 by Mely Martínez

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This pork loin covered with a prune sauce is a recipe that looks very elegant but is actually very easy to prepare. I don’t make it very often, although we all love it at home. The thing is that pork is such a versatile meat, that you really can’t go wrong with pork, it is extremely flavorful and almost every recipe you cook with this meat will be exquisite.

Pork Loin in Prune Sauce

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with National Pork Board and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

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There are many recipes in Mexico that use prunes in dishes with pork; especially in the Southern states, people like to cook roasted pork shoulders/Boston butt or ham with prunes and almonds, covered with different sweet or spicy sauces.

This recipe is perfect for celebrating a special occasion, inviting friends or neighbors over for dinner, or just treating your family with something out of the ordinary. The tasty flavor of the pork meat combined with the sweet juices from the prunes will leave everyone asking for more!

How to make Pork Loin in Prune Sauce

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DIRECTIONS:

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  • Preheat oven to 350F. Season the pork meat with salt and pepper. Preheat oil in a large skillet and sear the meat all around. This step will take about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and place in an already greased ovenproof dish. Set aside. (Please check the ingredients list below)
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for a minute, then add the prunes, orange juice, chicken broth, and thyme. Continue cooking until it starts boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
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  • Pour this mixture into your blender jar and process until smooth, then cover the meat with this sauce.
  • Cover the meat with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and keep baking for 10 more minutes to brown the meat. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving the meat.
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Provecho!

Mely Martinez,

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Pork Loin in Prune Sauce

Mely Martínez
This pork loin covered with a prune sauce is a recipe that looks very elegant but is actually very easy to prepare. I don’t make it very often, although we all love it at home. The thing is that pork is such a versatile meat, that you really can’t go wrong with pork, it is extremely flavorful...
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Pork
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 378 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. pork loin in one piece
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white onion sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1-½ cup pitted prunes
  • 1-¼ cup orange juice
  • 1-¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Season the pork meat with salt and pepper. Preheat oil in a large skillet and sear the meat all around. This step will take about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and place in an already greased ovenproof dish. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat for a minute, then add the prunes, orange juice, chicken broth, and thyme. Continue cooking until it starts boiling, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour this mixture into your blender jar and process until smooth, then cover the meat with this sauce.
  • Cover the meat with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes, then remove aluminum foil and keep baking for 10 more minutes to brown the meat. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving the meat.

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Notes

If you don’t have fresh thyme, use ½ teaspoon dried thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 643mgPotassium: 1058mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 32.8mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.6mg
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  1. Will

    February 27, 2021 at 4:44 pm

    What would you suggest to serve with this dish?

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      March 01, 2021 at 2:50 pm

      Hello,
      To serve with the Pork Loin, we usually serve mashed potatoes or pasta, and a salad.

      Reply
  2. Carmen

    August 19, 2020 at 6:04 am

    I’m a very proud to be a Tampiqueña. I love you recipes Mely. I Pre order your book. Can’t wait.

    Reply
    • Mely Martínez

      August 19, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Hello Carmen,
      Thank you for visiting the blog, and for your support of buying the book. Saludos!

      Reply
  3. Savannah

    December 24, 2017 at 5:45 am

    Could i use this sauce for a bone in roast?

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      December 24, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      Hello Savannah,
      You sure can. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Lai

    November 21, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    Hi I just pan fry a pork chop then pour the sauce on it and serve. It was great a keeper for sure! Thank you

    Reply
  5. mmartinez

    November 21, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Hello Lei,

    Yes, you can use pork chops, pan fry them and add the prune sauce. Just make sure you let the sauce cook for some time to cook.

    Reply
  6. Maggie

    February 19, 2017 at 8:21 pm

    Hello Mely,

    Did you use dried prunes in this recipe?

    Reply
    • mmartinez

      February 21, 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Hello Maggie,

      Yes, dried prunes.

      Reply

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