ORANGE-GLAZED PORK LOIN

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This is one of the best pork recipes I've ever tried. My family looks forward to this roast for dinner, and guests always want the recipe. The flavorful rub, and the glaze brightened with orange juice, are also outstanding on pork chops. -Lynnette Miete, Alna, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (5 pounds)
GLAZE:
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the first 5 ingredients; rub over roast. Place fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine orange juice, brown sugar and mustard. In a small bowl, mix water and cornstarch until smooth. Add to orange juice mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup glaze for serving; brush half of remaining glaze over roast. , Bake until a thermometer reads 145°, 20-40 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Reheat reserved glaze; serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges

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