Braised Pork Loin with Turnip & Potatoes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Wipe pork with damp paper towels.

Mix 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and the allspice; rub into surface of pork.

Place pork, fat side up, in large roasting pan with cover.

Roast, uncovered, 1 hr.

Pour apple cider into bottom of pan.

Add turnip slices.

Roast, covered, 1 hr.

Meanwhile, pare and quarter potatoes.

Remove roasting pan from oven.

Add potatoes to pan drippings around roast.

Baste vegetables with drippings; then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/5 teaspoon pepper.

Roast, covered, 1 hour longer, or until turnip and potatoes are tender.

If desired, sprinkle potatoes with paprika.

Remove roast and vegetables to heated platter; keep warm.

Skim off excess fat from drippings.

Over direct heat, bring remaining drippings to boiling; boil, uncovered, 15 min.

Spoon over pork and vegetables.