THE RECIPES

Roasted Pork Loin With Apples and Cinnamon

2 pounds boneless pork loin

roast

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger,

divided use

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg,

divided use

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,

divided use

½ cup dry white wine (or

unsalted chicken broth) ¼ cup honey

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 apples, cored, peeled and

sliced into wedges

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Dry pork with paper towels and rub with olive oil, pepper and ½ teaspoon each ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon.

Roast pork in a shallow pan for 40 minutes or 20 minutes per pound, until internal temperature is 145 degrees. Remove from oven; let stand about 10 minutes before slicing.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the other half of the spices with the wine, honey, lemon juice and apple wedges. Simmer in a small saucepan 10 minutes or until apples are tender; stir in any pork roast juices. Serve sliced pork with apples and sauce.

Makes 8 servings. Nutrition information: Each serving contains approximately 245 calories, 23 g protein, 10 g fat, 16 g carbohydrate, 64 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium and 2 g fiber.

Carbohydrate choices: 1.