Apple Butter Pork Loin (served with Sweet Corn, Asparagus, Black Trumpet and Truffle Risotto) 

Yield:  8 – 10 servings 3 lbs Pork Loin2 garlic cloves, mincedDash of CayenneSalt & Pepper3 Granny Smith Apples (thinly sliced)2 C Apple Juice½ C. Apple Butter1/8 C brown sugar2 T water¼ t Cinnamon¼ t Ground Cloves 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Spread minced garlic all over pork loin  - be sure to give it a good massage.
3. Season with salt & pepper and sear on all sides in preheated skillet until browned.
4. Place in a 9 x 13 baking pan.
5. Pour in apple juice and cover tightly with foil.
6. Bake for 30 min.
7. While pork is roasting, mix together the apple butter, brown sugar, water and spices.
8. After the 30 min. Remove pork from oven.  Spread the apple butter mixture on top and cover with apples.
9. Cover and return to oven for 20 min. or until thermometer probe reads 160 degrees.
10. Rest on cutting board and thicken pan juices with cornstarch and water.
11. Slice and serve with complemented sauce.