Pork Loin in Tamarind Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 lb pork loin, tied crosswise at 1-inch intervals 
• 1 cup tamarind pulp
• 2 cups beef stock
• 3 tbsp sugar 
• 2 tbsp corn oil 
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Procedure:

Combine the tamarind pulp, stock, and sugar in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the sauce through a colander; discard the solids. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 F. rub the pork with oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Transfer the meat to a roasting pan. Roast for 1-1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer inserted reads 150 F. Transfer to a carving board and let stand for 10 minutes. To serve, warm the sauce over medium heat. Remove and discard the string from the pork. Carve the meat into 1/4-inch slices. Transfer a portion of the pork onto each dinner plate and spoon some sauce on top.