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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a medium-size Dutch oven (about 5-quart) over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
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Add pork to the pan and sear to brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
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Remove pork from the pan and place on a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium and add onion. Cook until onions have softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
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Stir together sherry, orange juice, and brown sugar.
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Return pork to the pan along with apple slices and sherry mixture. Cover and place in the oven.
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Roast for 1 1/2 hours, or until pork has an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
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Place pork on a cutting board and let set for 15 minutes.
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Put apples, onions, and all pan juices in a blender. Blend until liquefied and pour sauce back into pan. Bring sauce to a simmer then reduce heat to low to keep warm until serving.
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Slice pork and place on a serving platter. Serve with sauce.