AMAZING MUSTARD-APRICOT GARLIC GLAZED PORK LOIN

Amazing Mustard-Apricot Garlic Glazed Pork Loin image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Pork

Time P1DT2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (4 -5 lb) boneless pork loin roast (rolled and tied, pick out the largest roast or prepare two!)
8 -10 garlic cloves, sliced in half (or use as much as desired)
2 (8 ounce) bottles Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup wine or 1/2 cup cider vinegar
seasoning salt
black pepper
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/3 cup prepared mustard
3 -4 tablespoons brown sugar (or to taste)
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Cut slits all over the pork roast, and insert a halved garlic clove in each hole.
Place the roast in a large heavy-duty ziploc bag, or a large glass bowl.
Add in the Italian salad dressing and wine (or cider vinegar).
Turn bag to mix and coat the roast.
Seal and refrigerate for 24 hours.
When ready to cook, remove the roast and drain the marinade.
Set oven to 325°F, and grease a shallow roasting pan (large enough to hold the roast).
Place the roast in baking dish and season with seasoning salt and pepper.
Let the uncooked pork roast sit out at room temperature for about 45 minutes to 1 hour before placing in the oven to roast (this is important!).
Bake uncovered for about 2 hours, or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
Meanwhile prepare the mustard glaze: combine the apricot preserves, mustard, brown sugar and butter; brush over roast during the last 20-30 minutes of baking.
Delicious!