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I had a doubt or two about the mixing of cranberries and BBQ sauce in this creation but forged ahead and was blessed for doing so. I didn’t add the brown sugar or any Splenda, the apple supplied all the sweetening it needed (for me) but I know that many people will enjoy the extra sweetening so I’m including it. The flavor in this interesting and intricate, it’s tart-tangy and sweet all at once.

MAKES: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless pork loin
• 1 lg Red or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and diced small
• 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh (you can use frozen)
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (to your taste preference)
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar or Splenda Brown, firmly packed (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2. Place the pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
3. Roast until the pork is browned and the center reaches 165 degrees on a meat thermometer, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine the apples, cranberries, barbecue sauce, sugar(if using) and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered , stirring as needed, until the cranberries pop and the sauce is thickened, about 30-35 minutes.
6. Place the pork on a serving platter and slice.
7. Spoon the sauce over the pork slices.