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This roast pork loin with dried fruit compote is juicy roast pork served with a homemade compote made out of golden raisins, dried apricots, dates, orange juice, and just a touch of cilantro.
I’m obsessed with pork. OBSESSED.
I’m also obsessed with chicken. Maybe I’m on a white meat kick?
Or is it the other white meat? Remember those ads? I sort of miss them.
Although to be fair, they could still play them, and I would have no idea. We got rid of cable 10 years ago so I’m sort of out of it when it comes to current commercials.
But, you know what’s not out? Roast pork with dried fruit compote.
How was that for a segue?
If you’re not a big dried fruit fan, I’m about to majorly change your mind.
I took dried apricots, dates, and golden raisins and made this crazy flavorful compote that is sure to impress. You could easily swap in things like dried cranberries, cherries, or even blueberries to make this compote.
Cooking is all about having a little fun with ingredients.
Right?
And I threw in some garlic and cilantro to the compote because those flavors go with pork perfectly.
Man, now I’m super craving this pork. I wish food could magically appear in front of me.
Speaking of pork. I just had the most amazing delivery of pork ramen for lunch.
It has made me think I need to make some ramen for the blog ASAP.
Who doesn’t want a big bowl of noodles, broth, and meat?
What is roast pork loin?
Ok, back to this roast pork loin with dried fruit compote.
I used a pork loin roast for this recipe but you could easily swap in a pork tenderloin if that is more your speed. I happen to like the pork loin roasts because they are a bit bigger and shaped like a little rectangle so they cook pretty evenly.
(Yes, there really is a difference between pork loin and pork tenderloin!)
You could also use this dried fruit compote on pork chops. Basically, you could use it on all. the. pork. and it would be hella amazing.
What is dried fruit compote?
I explained up top that this dried fruit compote is made from dried apricots, golden raisins, and dates BUT do you know what it means to make a compote?
A compote is a cooked-down fresh or dried fruit mixture mixed with syrup or sugar. In my case, I used orange juice.
It added a bit of sweetness while helping plump up the dried fruit.
Right at the end, I added a bit of grated garlic and a handful of fresh cilantro. It’s sweet and savory with freshness from the added cilantro.
It’s true love.
(Especially when paired with pork!)
You’ll want to cook your pork loin until it reaches 140 degrees, then let it rest. It must hit 145 degrees before slicing, so I usually let it rest for about 5 minutes.
Also, it’s fine to eat a little pink pork in the middle. I swear. It won’t hurt you.
Those old “cook pork until it’s the texture of shoe leather” rules are no longer a thing.
Love this Roast Pork Loin with Dried Fruit Compote?
Why not try a few other tasty pork recipes?
- Pork Chops with Apples
- Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
- Instant Pot Pork Chili Verde
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Roast Pork Loin with Dried Fruit Compote
Ingredients
- 4 pound boneless pork loin roast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup chopped dates
- 2/3 cup dried chopped apricots
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 1 large orange, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On a baking sheet add your pork loin roast and season liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake until the center of the pork roast reaches 140 degrees F. Pull it out of the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes where the center of the roast should reach 145 degrees F.
- While the roast cooks in a small saucepan add chopped dates, apricots, golden raisins, orange juice, and garlic. Simmer on low until the dried fruit becomes plump and most of the liquid has cooked away. Do not brown your fruit, you’re just looking to create a soft spoonable compote.
- Remove the compote from the stove and stir in the cilantro.
- After your pork has rest, slice the pork and serve with the dried fruit compote.
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Roast Pork Loin with Dried Fruit Compote
Ingredients
- 1 4 pound pork loin roast
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup chopped dates
- 2/3 cup dried chopped apricots
- 2/3 cup golden raisins
- 1 large orange, juiced
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- On a baking sheet add your pork loin roast and season liberally with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake until the center of the pork roast reaches 140 degrees. Pull it out of the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes where the center of the roast should reach 145 degrees.
- While the roast cooks in a small saucepot add chopped dates, apricots, golden raisins, orange juice, and garlic. Simmer on low until the dried fruit becomes plump and most of the liquid has cooked away. Do not brown your fruit, you're just looking to create a soft spoonable compote.
- Remove the compote from the stove and stir in the cilantro.
- After your pork has rest, slice the pork and serve with the dried fruit compote.
The dried fruit compote sounds so perfect with the pork. Great motivator for my kids to eat it too.
Looks insanely delicious! I bet those flavors are absolutely amazing makes this simply irresistible, need to make this soon!
this is a keeper – I made it last weekend and I will make it again this weekend except I will double the sauce. My family totally enjoyed this meal. This is an amazing recipe.
I totally know what you mean about being into pork (and chicken)these days. Love the idea of you making ramen noodles (love them!)and this compote looks fantastic!!
I love a good pork loin dish!
Just pinned this. We love pork and this is going o be a hit!
Yes please! Looks delicious and so easy to make! !