Pork Loin In Sauce

1 - 3 lb. well-trimmed boneless pork loin roast
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbs. dry white vermouth
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup apple cider
1 cup of whipping cream
3 tbs. butter ( divided) 3 small apples - peeled,cored, cut in 1/8 ths
3/4 lb. fresh sliced mushrooms

Season the pork with the spices and place roast in a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan. Bake at 450 degrees for approx. 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees and continue baking for 1 hour and 15 minutes (160 degres). Remove the roast to a platter and allow to stand for 10 minutes.

Place the roasting pan over medium heat on stove top and add the cider, stirring to scrape up the drippings. Add the vermouth, broth and cream. Bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes on low until thick, stirring often. Remove from heat

Melt 1 1/2 tbs. butter in skillet and add the apples. Cook until golden. Remove apples from skillet, keep warm. Melt the remaining butter in skillet and add mushrooms, cooking until tender. Stir in the cream. Mix and cook over low heat until heated thoroughly. Place 3 nice slices of pork on each plate. Spoon sauce over the pork. Serve with the apples.

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