Fresh pork leg is a very lean cut, making it perfect for roasting. Serve with pineapple sauce, green peas, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw and warm dinner rolls. Any leftovers are great sliced for sandwiches.

Roast Leg of Pork with Pineapple Sauce

1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless fresh pork leg
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, reserve fruit and juice separately
2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon curry powder

1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place pork in shallow roasting pan. Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until internal temperature, read with a meat thermometer, reads 150°F to 155°F (approximately 65°C).
3. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium saucepan put pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, cornstarch, brown sugar, curry powder and ginger. Whisk to blend thoroughly. Bring to boiling, stirring; reduce heat and simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove 1/4 cup of sauce for basting roast during last 30 minutes. Add pineapple to remaining sauce, cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes more, set aside to serve with roast.
4. Let roast rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Serves 6 to 8.

Wine suggestion: Serve with a chilled Chenin Blanc or semidry Riesling

Nutrition Facts: Calories 410 calories Protein 54 grams Fat 14 grams Sodium 390 milligrams Cholesterol 175 milligrams Saturated Fat 5 grams Carbohydrates 14 grams Fiber 0 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.