How To Make Maple Pork Loin
Episode 98
Things You'll Need:2 to 3 lb. pork roast 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup Worcestershire, soy, or teriyaki sauce 1 tsp. each: salt, black pepper, oregano and sage 1 tsp.
crushed fennel seeds (optional) 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 small onion, minced 1 tbsp. olive oil (only for lean roasts) 1 small orange Roasting pan with rack (or broiler pan) Meat thermometer Toothpicks
Instructions:
Prepare the pork the night before cooking by piercing it deeply several times with a small knife or ice pick. Mix together all ingredients except for the orange in a large glass or plastic bowl.
Add the pork and turn it several times to completely coat it. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate the meat 8 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.
Place the pork in the roasting pan, on the rack, or on a broiler pan. You can line the roasting pan itself (but not the rack) with aluminum foil to ease cleanup. Slice the orange into thin rounds without removing the peel and set it aside.
Cook the pork at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F and remove the pan from the oven. Garnish the top and sides of the roast with the orange slices, using toothpicks to hold them in place.
Insert the meat thermometer into the roast so that the tip is in the center of the meat, near the bone if there is one. Bake for one to two hours, until the meat thermometer reads 150 degrees F. If you're cooking a pork tenderloin, start checking the roast after about 45 minutes.
Bone-in roasts may require more than two hours to cook. Remove the pork roast from the oven and allow to sit undisturbed for 20 minutes. Slice thinly, across the grain, and serve with your favorite side dishes.
