FLAVORFUL MARINATED PORK LOIN

Flavorful Marinated Pork Loin image

"Beautifully glazed with a mouthwatering marinade, this entree is relatively low in fat but still juicy, flavorful and so tender."-Paula Young, - Tiffin, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sherry or vegetable broth, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, preserves, 2 tablespoons sherry, lemon juice, oil, curry, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and pepper. Pour 3/4 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the pork. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Set aside 1 cup remaining marinade for sauce; cover and refrigerate. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the marinade for basting., Drain and discard marinade; place pork on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade. Transfer to a serving platter. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch with the remaining sherry and 1 cup marinade. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges