Tender, juicy pork is roasted to perfection and brushed with a sweet-tangy orange glaze that sparkles with citrusy cheer. It’s elegant enough for a celebration, easy enough for a cozy family dinner, and guaranteed to make your guests wonder what secret magic you used. One delicious slice, and the whole room feels a little warmer!
Yield: 12 Servings Calories: 199 Protein: 28g 6
Ingredients
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (5 pounds)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 to 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
You'll Need
Glaze:
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the 5 spices, then rub over roast. Place, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, for one 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 for 2 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of glaze for serving; brush the remaining glaze over roast.
- Bake until a thermometer reads 145 degrees, about 20-40 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Reheat reserved glaze to serve with roast.
- Slice and Enjoy!