Barbecued Pork Loin

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By Diana Rattray

This roasted pork loin is basted with a fiery homemade barbecue sauce. Add more or less Tabasco, depending on the heat level you like. Serve this tangy roast with your favorite salads, or potatoes and a side vegetable.

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pork loin roast, about 5 pounds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup water

Preparation:

Place pork loin roast in a roasting pan. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, lemon juice, vinegar and water; bring to boiling point. Spoon some sauce over meat. Roast pork loin at 325° for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or to an internal temperature of at least 160° on a meat thermometer. Baste pork frequently with the sauce.
Pork loin roast serves 6.