Apple Mustard Sauce
Serve this elegant sauce over slices of fresh roast pork loin. An easy, but upscale version of pork with applesauce.
Makes 6 servings.
While pork is roasting, prepare the sauce.
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) onion, chopped
4 cups (1 L), any crisp, tart apple, peeled, sliced and cored
1 cup (250 ml) whipping cream
1 1/2 tbsp (25 ml) grainy, dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add onions and saute for about 5 minutes or until soft. Avoid browning. Stir in mustard until evenly blended. Add apple and cook over low heat for about 2 minutes, or until just soft. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about 3 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly. Add salt and pepper if desired. Serve warm over slices of roast pork. Accompany this meal with baby potatoes or rice and steamed vegetables.
Per serving: 259 calories; 26 g carbohydrate (34%); 1.6 g protein (3%); 18 g fat (63%).
# Servings of Fruits & Vegetables per 1 serving of recipe = 1.0