Roast Loin of Pork with Homemade Apple Sauce

Preparation:

1. Cut pork loin into required size
2. Make up the bouillon with 1ltr boiling water
3. Peel, core & dice the cooking apples - put in acidulated water until required
4. Juice the lemon

Method:

1. Untie the pork loin, score and re-tie the joint (weigh to double check cooking times).
2. Pre-heat the oven to 220°C. rub the pork all over with salt & pepper and place on a roasting tray.
3. Cook for 30 mins at 220°C, then reduce to 180°C for the remaining cooking time until core temp has been achieved.
4. Prepare the apple sauce by cooking down the apples, lemon juice & a little water until soft.
5. Remove from the heat and beat in the butter & sugar. Keep warm until service.
6. Transfer the pork to a clean warm dish, cover with foil and allow to rest.
7. Spoon most of the fat out of the roasting tray, leaving the meat juices.
8. Place the roasting tray on the hob and stir in the flour, add the stock and cook out the gravy.
9. Check consistency and seasoning, then strain and serve with the pork, apple sauce and potatoes & veg of your choice.