The Best Holiday Pork Loin You’ll Ever Make | Allrecipes

pork loin

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

apple cider

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar + water

Apple juice is lower in acidity, while vinegar mix is budget-friendly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is cost-effective.

Trim the pork loin to about 5-6 pounds, saving the rest for leftovers.

Create a rub with 5-6 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon sage.

Rub the mixture all over the pork loin.

Place the seasoned pork loin on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and sprayed with non-stick spray.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and roast the pork for about 20 minutes to develop a brown color.

Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 150°F (65°C).

Prepare the glaze by mixing 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons cold water, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1 tablespoon corn starch.

After 20 minutes, pour half of the glaze over the pork without removing it from the oven.

Five minutes before removing the pork, pour the remaining glaze on top.

Let the pork rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

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