Pork Loin With Orange Dijon Sauce
Description: This timeless recipe, cherished by our family for over a decade, elevates the humble pork loin with a luscious orange Dijon sauce, transforming it into a culinary masterpiece. The harmonious blend of flavors in the sauce imparts a delectable twist to the succulent pork loin, ensuring that it becomes a staple on your dining table, cherished and savored with each bite.
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Recipe Category: Pork
Keywords: Meat, < 4 Hours
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless pork loin roast | 4-5 |
| Garlic cloves | 8 |
| Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
| Dried thyme | 2 tsp |
| Salt | 1 tsp |
| Sage | 1 tsp |
| Allspice | 1/4 tsp |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Orange marmalade | 2/3 cup |
| Dijon mustard | 1/4 cup |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1/4 cup |
| Ginger powder | 1 tsp |
| Minced garlic cloves | 5 cloves |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 505.9
- Fat Content: 18.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 116.1mg
- Sodium Content: 494.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 47.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 41.6g
- Protein Content: 39.3g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Lightly grease a 13โณ x 9โณ baking dish to prevent sticking.
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Using a small sharp knife, make small slits all over the pork loin roast. If desired, stuff the garlic clove halves into the slits for an extra burst of flavor.
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Rub the olive oil evenly over the surface of the pork loin.
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In a small bowl, combine the dried thyme, salt, sage, allspice, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over the pork loin, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
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Place the seasoned pork loin in the prepared baking dish.
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Bake the pork loin in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour.
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After 1 hour of baking, remove the pork loin from the oven and cover it loosely with aluminum foil. Return it to the oven and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the roast reaches your desired level of doneness.
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While the pork loin is baking, prepare the orange Dijon sauce. In a saucepan, combine the orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ginger powder, and minced garlic cloves. Stir the ingredients together over medium heat until well combined and the marmalade has softened, creating a thick and flavorful sauce.
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Once the pork loin is cooked to perfection, remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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Serve the sliced pork loin drizzled with the aromatic orange Dijon sauce, allowing the flavors to meld together in each mouthwatering bite.
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Note: The sauce recipe yields approximately 2 cups. If desired, you can double the sauce recipe to ensure thereโs plenty to go around for all your guests.
This exquisite Pork Loin With Orange Dijon Sauce is a culinary masterpiece that will surely become a cherished favorite in your home, perfect for any occasion when you want to impress your loved ones with a dish that is both elegant and delicious. Enjoy! ๐๐
