Herbed Apricot Pork Loin Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs boneless pork top loin roast (double loin, tied)
salt & fresh ground pepper
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot fruit spread
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon brandy
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon snipped fresh sage
1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons water
4 teaspoons cornstarch
fresh apricot (optional)
fresh thyme, sage, rosemary (single herb or combination) (optional)

Preparation

Season pork roast well with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, combine spreadable fruit, onion, mustard, brandy, lemon peel, rosemary, sage, thyme, and pepper.
Place roast in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Pour fruit mixture over roast.
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours (adjust cooking time to your crockpot).
Remove roast from cooker. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the water and cornstarch; carefully stir in liquid from slow cooker. Cook and stir sauce until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 2 minutes more.
Serve sauce with pork. If desired, garnish with fresh apricots and herbs.