Roasted Pork Loin

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from pantry staples.

pork loin

🥗Healthier: pork tenderloin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork tenderloin is leaner while pork shoulder is more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Take a 4-pound pork loin and note that it has little fat.

Prepare garlic oil by mixing minced garlic juices with extra virgin olive oil.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup each of fire roasted tomatoes and paprika, along with crushed red pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Mix the spices together and rub them on both sides of the pork loin.

Layer 3-4 strips of cut bacon on top of the pork loin to help tenderize it.

Place the pork loin in a shallow pan and roast in the oven for about 1.5 hours.

After 1.5 hours, take the pork loin out and add potatoes and carrots around it in the pan.

Return the pan to the oven for an additional 15-20 minutes.

To make the glaze, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.

Stir the glaze mixture for about 1 minute until it reaches a caramel color and semi-thick consistency.

Take the roast out of the oven and spread the glaze over the pork loin.

Return the glazed pork loin to the oven for the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Remove the roast from the oven and optionally take off the bacon before slicing.

Slice the pork loin with a sharp knife and plate it with the roasted potatoes and carrots around it.

Ensure the presentation is colorful with the orange carrots and white potatoes visible.

Cooking Techniques

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