Mandarin Pork Roast 🍊🐖
Description: Dive into the exquisite flavors of this succulent Mandarin Pork Roast recipe, brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for any occasion, this dish marries tender pork with the zesty brightness of mandarin oranges, creating a symphony of taste that will leave your taste buds dancing!
- Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Recipe Category: Pork
- Keywords: Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 600.5
- Fat Content: 22.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8g
- Cholesterol Content: 183.9mg
- Sodium Content: 479.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.4g
- Fiber Content: 1.4g
- Sugar Content: 27.1g
- Protein Content: 66.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dried rosemary | 2 |
| Garlic | 4 cloves |
| Pepper | 1 tsp |
| Mandarin oranges | 1 can |
| Orange marmalade | 1 jar |
| Soy sauce | 1/2 cup |
| Ketchup | 6 tbsp |
| Honey | 1/8 cup |
| Dry mustard | 1/4 tsp |
| Ground ginger | 2 tsp |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the rub: In a small bowl, combine dried rosemary, minced garlic, and pepper.
- Season the pork: Rub the spice mixture over the pork roast, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Place the roast: Position the seasoned pork roast, fat side up, on a rack set in a shallow roasting pan.
- Adjust temperature: Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- Roast the pork: Cook the roast, uncovered, for approximately 30 to 40 minutes per pound, depending on the thickness of the cut. 🕒
- Pro Tip: For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 170°F (77°C).
- Add Mandarin oranges: During the last half hour of cooking, arrange the mandarin oranges over the roast.
- Prepare the glaze: In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, dry mustard, and ground ginger.
- Glaze the roast: Brush the prepared glaze generously over the roast, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Continue baking: Return the roast to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reads the desired temperature, brushing with the glaze every so often.
- Rest before serving: Once done, remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful result.
Serving Suggestions:
- Slice the Mandarin Pork Roast into generous portions and serve alongside your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a crisp green salad.
- For an extra burst of freshness, garnish with additional mandarin orange slices and a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
Enjoy your Mandarin Pork Roast feast! 🍽️🍊
