Citrus-Glazed Barbecued Pork Loin
A succulent pork loin coated in a tangy citrus glaze, roasted to perfection.
Ingredients
| 2 | ounces canola oil |
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| 1 | large onion, chopped |
| 4 | cloves garlic, chopped |
| 1 | chipotle pepper, chopped |
| 1 | arbol chile, steam removed |
| 1 | tablespoon cracked black pepper |
| 2 | tablespoons Worcestershire sauce |
| 2 | cups orange juice |
| 2 | cups of your favorite barbecue sauce |
| 6 | dashes hot sauce |
| 2 | lemons (juice of) |
| 3 | lbs pork loin |
| 4 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons kosher salt |
| 2 | tablespoons cracked black pepper |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. |
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| 2. | In a small saucepot, heat canola oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent. |
| 3. | Add finely chopped chipotle pepper and arbol chilies, and continue cooking until the chilies start to toast. |
| 4. | Sprinkle in cracked black pepper, then deglaze the pot with Worcestershire sauce and orange juice. Allow the mixture to reduce until it starts to thicken. |
| 5. | Next, stir in your favorite barbecue sauce, lower the heat, and let it simmer for approximately 15 minutes. |
| 6. | Season the sauce with dashes of hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Strain the barbecue sauce and set it aside. |
| 7. | On a large sheet pan, rub the pork loin with olive oil and season generously with salt and cracked pepper. |
| 8. | Roast the pork loin in the 350-degree oven, basting it with the citrus glaze every 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches about 140 degrees. |
| 9. | Remove the pork from the oven and allow it to rest for approximately 5 minutes. Slice the meat, serve, and enjoy! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 835.8 kcal |
| Protein | 46.7 g |
| Fat | 50.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Sugar | 30.9 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița