Mandarin Pork Roast

Name: Mandarin Pork Roast
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 bone-in pork loin roast (about 5 pounds); 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; GLAZE:; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 6 tablespoons orange juice concentrate; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons honey; 2-1/4 teaspoons ground mustard; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-3/4 hours + standing YIELD: 10-12 servings.

I've taught university-level English for more than 40 years, but cooking is my first love. I especially like to plan and serve elaborate meals for my friends. This spectacular roast is juicy and tender with delightful seasonings and a beautiful glaze. -Grady Walker, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in pork loin roast (about 5 pounds)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
GLAZE:
1/2 cup orange marmalade
6 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2-1/4 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1. Combine rosemary, garlic and pepper; rub over roast. Place roast, fat side up, on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours.
2. Arrange oranges over roast. Combine glaze ingredients; brush over roast. Bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, brushing often with glaze. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounce-weight: 281 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

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