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The Spruce / Diana Rattray
Honey and bourbon flavor the glaze for this savory, well-seasoned bacon-wrapped pork loin roast. Serve this roast with rice, mashed potatoes, or sweet potatoes for a delicious weekend dinner or everyday family meal.
Ingredients
For the Glaze:
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup light brown sugar
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3 tablespoons bourbon
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1/4 cup orange juice
For the Pork Roast:
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1 boneless pork loin, 3 to 4 pounds
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2 cloves garlic, cut into slivers
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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5 to 6 slices bacon, halved crosswise, optional
Steps to Make It
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Prepare the glaze. Combine the honey, brown sugar, bourbon, mustard, and orange juice. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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Pat pork roast dry. Cut away excess fat and discard. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting or baking pan. With a sharp knife, cut several small slits evenly over the roast and insert a sliver of garlic into each cut.
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Sprinkle the roast all over with salt and pepper and arrange bacon over the roast, if using.
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Roast until an instant-read thermometer registers at least 145 F, about 1 1/2 hours for a large roast. Brush with the glaze and continue roasting for about 10 minutes longer.
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Loosely tent the roast with foil and let rest for 15 minutes.
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Carve and serve with your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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528 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
24g | Carbs |
60g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 528 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
Cholesterol 181mg | 60% |
Sodium 195mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 24g | |
Protein 60g | |
Vitamin C 4mg | 21% |
Calcium 26mg | 2% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 833mg | 18% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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