Ingredients

5 lb. boneless loin of pork

2 sprig rosemary

4 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. coarse cooking salt

6 medium potatoes

2 tbsp. fresh sage leaves

2 tbsp. Fresh rosemary leaves

3 large green apples

1/2 c. water

1 tsp. sugar

1 pinch cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F or 400 degrees F fan-forced.Step 2Score pork rind with sharp knife. Tie pork with rosemary sprigs on top at 3/4-inch intervals with kitchen string. Place pork in large roasting pan; rub with 2 tablespoons oil, then salt. Roast about 40 minutes or until rind blisters. Drain excess fat from pan.Step 3Reduce oven to 350 degrees F or 325 degrees F fan-forced. Roast pork about 1 hour. Transfer pork to plate; cover loosely with foil, stand 15 minutes before carving.Step 4Meanwhile, combine potato with remaining oil and herbs in large bowl. Place in a single layer on oven tray. Roast uncovered, about 35 minutes.Step 5Meanwhile, make apple sauce: Peel and core apples; slice thickly. Place apples and the water in medium saucepan; simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until apple is soft. Remove pan from heat; stir in sugar and cinnamon. Blend or process mixture until almost smooth.Step 6Serve pork with apple sauce.

From: Delish Cooking School © 2012 by Hearst Communications, Inc. Buy the Book Now!