Instructions: Preheat the oven to 190 C, 375 F, Gas Mark 5.

Place the loin into a roasting tin. Score the fat, rub with the oil and sprinkle over the salt. Place in the preheated oven and cook according to pack instructions.

Place the plums, Madeira, vinegar, water and spices into a saucepan, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise and liquidise the plums in a food processor. Sieve the liquid into a clean saucepan.

When the meat is cooked, remove from the oven and leave it to stand for 10 minutes before carving.

Place the butter into a frying pan over a low heat, add the apples and pears and cook gently for 3-4 minutes, then add the sugar and continue cooking for a further 2 minutes.

Reheat the sauce. Serve the caramelized fruit and sauce with the carved pork.

Notes Delicious served with dauphinoise or mashed potatoes.

NOTES : An interesting alternative to roast pork and apple sauce.

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