ROSEMARY PORK ROAST

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Tender and full of flavor, this lovely roast is an impressive main dish for a Christmas dinner or any special occasion. The aroma as the roast is baking, enhanced by rosemary and garlic, is mouthwatering. While it is in the oven I decorate my dining room table.-

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 green onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2-1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Place first six ingredients and 1/4 cup broth in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4-8 hours, turning occasionally., Place roast in an ungreased roasting pan, fat side up, reserving marinade in bag. Add remaining broth to reserved marinade; pour over roast. Sprinkle roast with salt. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 145°, 1 to 1-1/4 hours., Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, skim fat from pan juices. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges