Roasted Pork Loin with Maple and Pear Sauce | RICARDO

Ingredients

• 1 pork loin, about 4 lbs (1.8 kg)
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
• 5 slices bacon, about 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick
• 4 to 5 onions, peeled and halved
• 2 lemons, halved
• 1 head garlic, halved
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 4 sprigs fresh sage
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 ml) maple syrup
• 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth
• 2 cups (500 ml) sparkling cider
• 2 pieces, about 1-inch (2.5-cm) long, fresh or candied ginger
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 pears, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water