Ingredients

1 ounce(s) fresh sage; woody stems removed, chopped (1/2 C.)
2 cloves garlic; crushed (or3)
1/4 C. olive oil
1/4 tsp. black peppercorns; crushed
2 pound pork loin, center-cut boneless
2 C. veal stock; divided use
2 medium apples, tart; (granny smith or brae burn)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 C. shallots; chopped
1 ounce(s) fresh basil leaves; chopped (about 1/2 C.)
1/4 C. calvados apple brandy
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

Combine sage, garlic, 1/4 C. olive oil and peppercorns in a shallow glass or other nonmetal dish. Place pork loin in dish and pat sage-garlic mixture on all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 8 hours or overnight. Place pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast in a preheated 450-degree oven for 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees and roast until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 25 to 30 more minutes. Transfer meat to a hot platter. Cover with aluminum foil or place in a warm oven to keep warm. Let meat rest for several minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, add 1/4 C. of hot stock to pan. With a fork or a wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Skim off fat. Pour drippings into a C.. To make the sauce: Core apples, but do not peel them. Chop into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 Tbls. olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add shallots and Saute over medium heat until lightly browned, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add apples and basil, stirring to combine. Add Calvados. Raise heat to medium-high. Stand back and ignite sauce with a long match. (Or pour Calvados into a heat-safe ladle and ignite, then pour into pan.) Stir in pan drippings and remaining 1 3/4 C. veal stock; continue cooking over low heat for 15 minutes to reduce sauce. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 Tbls. cold water and stir it into the pan. Bring mixture to a full boil. Cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately alongside pork.
 
 
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