Thursday, June 16, 2011

Tasty Sweet Pork Loin

I had a pork loin that needed some love. This recipe hit the spot perfectly. It was very sweet and I actually used half the sugar it asked for. But it was so tender and wonderful.


The Best Pork Loin Recipe Ever

Ingredients:

Paste: (Marinade)

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp kosher salt

Pork Loin:

  • 2 tbsp Season All
  • 2 tbsp minced shallot
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp minced fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 tsp minced fresh parley leaves (I didn't have any in my garden and used Sage instead)
  • 1 pork loin

Method:

In a small bowl, combine shallots, garlic, thyme, oregano, Season All and parsley. Rub the mixture all over pork, pressing firmly, and refrigerate overnight. (Or a few hours like I did)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Place pork loins in a roasting pan that just fits it. That way it keeps the juices surrounding it and keeps it super moist. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove pork from the oven.

Spread the paste all over the loin. Return to oven and cook until it has developed a good crust on the outside and is cooked to your desired doneness. About 25 minutes. (Place a cookie sheet under your roasting pan if it’s shallow, the brown sugar will foam after about 20 minutes in the oven, and could spill over in a shallow roasting pan.)

Remove pork from pan and let rest for 15 minutes. cut into slices, drizzle with pan juices and garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Serve immediately.

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