ORANGE-PECAN PORK ROAST

Orange-Pecan Pork Roast image

Family and friends will "ooh" and "ahh" when you bring in this impressive roast with its beautiful orange glaze and nutty topping. Moist and delicious, it's a real showstopper!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the marmalade, pecans and cinnamon; cook and stir until marmalade is melted. Spoon over roast., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.