Pork Loin with Strawberry Rhubarb Chutney

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I love strawberry-rhubarb pie, so I thought the same flavor combination could work as a chutney—and it does! This makes a delicious and festive accompaniment to a succulent pork roast. The chutney can be made a day ahead and kept in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2-1/4 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
• 2/3 cup sliced fresh strawberries
• 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

Directions

1. Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides.
2. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 145°, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove roast to a serving platter; let stand for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon and lemon zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
4. Add the rhubarb, strawberries and rosemary. Cook and stir over medium heat until rhubarb is tender and mixture is slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and serve with pork.