It is approaching the end of summer. I don't know about anyone else, but I hate to see it go. I am definitely a summer baby!! Not only was I born in the summer, but I lived on the beach in the summer growing up. It was the best. Also, the fact that our produce in New Jersey is flourishing makes summer a great season. There is nothing like summer corn, tomatoes, tons of different herbs, berries of all kinds and so much more!
When I shop is if I see something that looks so beautiful and delicious, I tend to over buy. I think we are all a little guilty of that. Berries are one of these beautiful, delicious, juicy purchases. When the price is right I buy pints and pints. We eat them right out of the container. But I also find myself baking a little bit more in the summer. Cobblers and pies are family favorites.
The challenging thing about berries, since when fresh they are very delicate, is if you don't eat them right away they tend to mush or mold. My tip for you: when this starts happening put them in a ziploc baggie and freeze. DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY. There is so much you can make with these even once they are frozen.
I am going to share a recipe with you.
Roast Pork Loin with Blackberry Lemon Thyme Sauce
Serves 4-6
3lb. pork loin
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 shallots small dice
3 cloves garlic smashed and chopped
1/2 cup blackberry brandy
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen blackberries (press through sieve to remove seeds)
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 pint fresh blackberries (for garnish)
Rub the pork loin generously with salt and pepper. Almost like a crust. Place in roasting pan. Let roast in 500 degree oven for 15 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. Finish roasting for about 30- 40 minutes until you have an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Let rest.
In sauce pot add oil. Heat the oil. Add shallots and garlic. Brown. Add thyme. Deglaze with brandy. Let reduce by half. Add chicken stock. Let reduce by half. Add frozen berries. Let cook for about another 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Right before you are ready to serve add fresh berries.
Slice pork and ladle sauce over. Delish. Enjoy.
Yummy
This sounds Great! I will give it a try.
This sounds so yummy! I have apork loin on my shopping list for next week and I was wondering what I would make with it. Guess I know what it'll be now!
I think that is a good meal recipe and iam trying it today