Thursday, August 20, 2009

Pork Roast, Fried Apples, and Garlic Green Beans

2 lb boneless pork loin roast
salt and pepper
brown gravy mix

4 medium sized apples, core and sliced, but not peeled.
1/2 cu brown sugar
2tbsp cinammon

1 lb bag frozen green beans
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp soy sauce

Trim off visible fat from pork loin. Salt and pepper. Brown in a frying pan on all sides. Place in an oven-proof dish and Pour gravy envelope over top Pour 2 cups of water over this. Cover with a lid. Cook about 1 hour, until it reaches at least 165. Let rest 10 minutes and then slice thinly. Use pan dripping to make more gravy, adding cornstarch and cold water mixture if thickening is desired.

In a medium frying pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Saute apples for a few minutes until slightly soft. Add brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally until apples are kind of mush and brown sugar has melted and formed a syrup.

In a small saucepan place a minimal ammount of water. Add green beans and cook about 6-8 minutes, until just done. Remove beans and set aside. Drain pan and add a little olive oil. Saute garlic briefly and then place beans back in. Add soy sauce and stir. Cook 1 more minute.

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