Spiced Apple Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients

• 1 cup applesauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8-1/4 teaspoon clove
• 3-4 lbs rolled boneless pork loin roast (about)
• 2 garlic cloves, cut into lengthwise strips
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients; set aside.

3. 3

   Cut slits in top of roast; insert the garlic strips.

4. 4

   Combine flour, salt, sugar, pepper and mustard; rub over roast.

5. 5

   Place the roast on a rack, in a shallow roasting pan.

6. 6

   Bake, uncovered at 350°F, or until a meat thermometer reads 160°F.

7. 7

   Brush applesauce mixture (this mixture can be doubled if desired) over the roast during the last half hour of baking.

8. 8

   Remove the roast to serving platter; slice.