CLASSIC TENDER PORK ROAST

Classic Tender Pork Roast image

I have made this recipe countless times, and I (and others) really like it. I can't recall where it came from, but it has been in my recipe file for several years. It combines just the right amount of seasonings that compliment the flavor of the roast. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by The Mad Slovak

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 (3/4 lb) pork tenderloin
3 shallots, chopped
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
fresh ground pepper (generous amount)
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup minced shallot
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 whole bay leaves
1/3 teaspoon ground allspice
ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Combine shallots, bay leaves, salt, allspice and ginger in a small bowl.
Add generous amounts of pepper.
Rub above mixture onto pork surfaces.
Set pork on a rack in a roasting pan.
Roast pork until thermometer inserted into centers registers 150F (about 25 minutes).
Cool slightly.
Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Bring pork tenderloins to room temperature before serving.
For Sauce:.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
Season with pepper.
Simmer until sauce is slightly syrupy, about 10 minutes.
Can be prepared 1 day ahead (cover and refrigerate).
Reheat until warm to hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 221.1, Sodium 1935.2, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.4, Protein 72.2