1 pound pork loin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup beef broth
1/8 cup bourbon
1/2 (17-ounce) can pitted dark sweet cherries
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
***Garnish***
fresh watercress
Cut pork loin into 1 1/2-inch thick fillets; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Securely tie a 12-inch piece of kitchen string around each fillet, if desired.
Cook pork fillets in hot oil in a skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Stir together beef broth and bourbon; add to skillet, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is done. Remove fillets to a serving platter, reserving pan juices, and keep warm. Remove and discard kitchen string.
Drain cherries, reserving syrup in a small bowl.
Whisk together cherry syrup, cornstarch, and next 4 ingredients; add to skillet with reserved pan juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; remove cloves, and stir in cherries and chopped toasted pecans. Spoon mixture evenly over warm pork fillets. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.