Pork Loin With Apples And Pancetta - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 green apples, cored and diced
    2 leeks, white and tender green parts, thinly sliced
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    1/4 cup cider vinegar
    1 tablespoon honey
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
    salt
    pepper
    1 (4 lb) pork loin roast, butterflied, debonded
    12 slices pancetta, thinly sliced
Preparation
    Saute the apples and leeks into in the oil over high heat until softened, about 3 minuts.
    Add the vinegar, honey, cumin and corianger and simmer until the vinegar has evaporated.
    Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
    Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
    Preheat oven to 450\u00b0F.
    Spread the mixture in the center of the pork loin, roll to close and tie with kitchen string.
    Liberally season the outside of the pork loin, slightly overlapping them (pork loin and pancetta.).
    Roast in a baking pan for 10 minutes and then lower the heat to 325\u00b0F.
    Cook for about 25 minutes per pound.

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