Cider-glazed Pork Loin Sandwich with Walnut Pesto

Cider-glazed Pork Loin Sandwich with Walnut Pesto
Cider-glazed Pork Loin Sandwich with Walnut Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 656 calories, 47g of protein, and 39g of fat each. This recipe covers 35% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up apple cider, olive oil, pork loin, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat.
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Add pork loin and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
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Bake pork loin in skillet, uncovered, at 375 for 10 minutes.
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4
Add cider and butter to skillet, basting pork with pan juices.
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Bake 45 more minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 15
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Cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes or until a thermometer registers 16
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Cut pork into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Reserve drippings in skillet.
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Process walnuts and next 6 ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides.
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Spread pesto evenly on 1 side of each bread slice.
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Layer 6 bread slices, pesto side up, with pork slices, reserved drippings, and lettuce. Top with remaining 6 bread slices, pesto side down.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score40
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