There are several reasons to appreciate pork loins. Above all, they are appreciated because of their soft and silky texture. After all, who could resist the pleasure of sinking their teeth into juicy pork that rips easily? Barbecue, roast, or cut into medallions and sear! Check out this selection of pork loin recipes to get the most out of this unique hog cut.
Ingredients:
2 pounds pork loin roast
1 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper, and garlic. Rub over the pork loin.
Place pork loin into oven, roasting for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water, and soy sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove pork loin from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve pork slices with the balsamic glaze drizzled over the top.
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Succulent Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork loin roast
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine the sage, salt, pepper, and garlic. Rub over the pork loin.
- Place pork loin into oven, roasting for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, balsamic vinegar, water, and soy sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove pork loin from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve pork slices with the balsamic glaze drizzled over the top.
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