Roasted Pork Loin Delight

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients for Pork Loin and Vegetables

3 tablespoons of brown sugar

1 teaspoon of ground ginger

1 teaspoon of ground cumin

½ teaspoon of garlic powder

½ teaspoon of onion powder

½ teaspoon of ground mustard

½ teaspoon of thyme leaves

½ teaspoon of marjoram

¼ teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper

¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper

1½ tablespoons of olive oil

3½ to 4 pounds of boneless pork loin roast

4 medium-sized potatoes, halved

4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks

2 medium onions, halved

For the Honey Mustard Garlic Glaze

1 tablespoon of butter

2 cloves of garlic, minced

¼ cup of pineapple or orange juice

3 tablespoons of honey

1½ tablespoons of spicy brown mustard

3 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons of ketchup

1 tablespoon of cider vinegar

1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger (or 1 teaspoon dried ginger)

Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Remove any excess fat thicker than ¼ inch from the pork loin and dry it with paper towels.

Mix the brown sugar, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, thyme leaves, marjoram, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Thoroughly rub this mixture over the pork loin, then chill it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

Warm the olive oil in a sizable skillet or Dutch oven until it's hot enough to make a water droplet sizzle and pop. Sear the roast on both sides until it turns a rich golden brown color. Transfer it to a large roasting pan or casserole dish, accompanied by the halved potatoes, carrots, and onions. Roast in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 1 to 1¼ hours, or until the pork's internal temperature reaches 145 degrees.

While the pork is roasting, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Add the pineapple or orange juice, honey, spicy brown mustard, soy sauce, ketchup, cider vinegar, and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. Use this glaze to baste the roast every 15-20 minutes. Once done, let the pork loin rest for 15 minutes, covered loosely with aluminum foil.