Name: Spinach Pork Loin with Applesauce
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes + 12 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Local products from Quebec
Ingredients: 4 slices of Quebec pork loin roast, 1-in. (2.5-cm) thick; 3 tbsp. 45 mL olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 French shallot, chopped; ½ cup 125 mL chopped assorted mushrooms; 3 cups 750 mL fresh spinach, coarsely chopped; ¼ cup 60 mL white wine; 150 g grated cheese of your choice; 1 cup 250 mL sugar-free applesauce; ⅓ cup 80 mL 35% cream; 1 sprig fresh thyme; Salt and pepper, to taste

Spinach Pork Loin with Applesauce

12 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Prep time 4 servings

Preparation

In The Oven

Preheat oven to 425°F (210°C).
In a skillet set over high heat, heat half the oil and brown mushrooms for 3 minutes. Add garlic and shallots and cook for 1 minute more. Add spinach, wine, salt and pepper, and continue cooking until spinach wilts. Remove and set topping aside.
In the same skillet, heat remaining oil and sear pork slices over high heat for 1 minute on each side. Place on a baking sheet.
Cover each slice with the spinach mixture and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 5 minutes. In the meantime, heat applesauce, cream, and thyme in a small saucepan for a few minutes. Serve pork with applesauce.

Spinach Pork Loin with Applesauce

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