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Balsamic Pork Loin
This balsamic pork loin has a sweet glaze and cooks to tender juicy perfection.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 ½ to 4 pounds pork loin roast
Marinade
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- For the marinade, in a medium mixing bowl whisk together wine, vinegar, oil, honey, garlic, thyme leaves, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the pork loin dry with a paper towel and add it to a large zippered freezer bag. Add the marinade and turn the pork to ensure it is coated. Marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
- Remove the pork loin from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the pork loin and the marinade to a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Roast uncovered for 1 to 1 ½ hours making sure to baste the pork every 30 minutes. Cook until a meat thermometer reaches 140°F.
- Remove from the oven and transfer the pork to a plate. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
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Notes
- If the pork loin has a fat cap, roast it with the fat cap on top.
- For best results, use an instant read thermometer. Remove the pork from the oven when it reaches 140°F. Overcooking will cause it to be dry.
- Once removed from the oven, remove the pork from the baking pan and let it rest at least 10 minutes before cutting.
- Leftover pork loin will keep in the refrigerator for 4 days and in the freezer for 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
405mg
(17%)
Potassium
874mg
(25%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 405mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 874mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.