Pork Loin Roast With Brown Sugar Glaze

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By Diana Rattray

Pork Loin Roast With Brown Sugar Glaze -----

Diana Rattray

This roasted pork loin is seasoned then glazed with a mixture of brown sugar, mustard, and balsamic vinegar. Serve this delicious pork roast with mashed potatoes and your favorite vegetable side dishes.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 pork loin roast, bone-in, about 5 pounds
• 1 clove garlic, cut in half
• salt and pepper
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• Glaze:
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons balsamic or cider vinegar

Preparation:

Rub pork roast all over with cut sides of the garlic; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast at 325° for about 2 hours. Brush with glaze (see below) and continue roasting for about 30 minutes longer, or until pork registers 160 to 170 degrees F. when a meat thermometer is inserted into a meaty part of the roast (not touching bone).

Brown Sugar Glaze: Combine glaze ingredients in a saucepan; blend well. Stir over medium-low heat until bubbly. Set aside.

Let roast rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serves 6 to 8.