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Demetra Overton

Sweet and Spicy Cherry Glazed Pork Loin

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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • one pork loin about 4 pounds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 oranges - one for 1/4 cup orange juice one for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 sliced shallots
  • 1 sprig of rosemary about 3 inches long
  • 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves
  • one sliced orange for garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice the pork loin into 1 inch slices
  2. Season the pork loin slices with pepper and red pepper flakes
  3. Place the pork loin slices in a zip top bag
  4. Pour the soy sauce and 1/4 orange juice into the zip top bag. Smash the garlic cloves and add to the bag, refrigerate for up to 6 hours
  5. Remove the pork loin from the marinade and pat dry
  6. Heat a skillet with 2 teaspoons of canola oil over high heat
  7. Brown the pork loin for 2 minutes per side, in batches, removing them to a platter after browning. The pork loin will not be cooked through.
  8. Pour the oil out of the pan
  9. Add the shallots, apple cider vinegar and cherry preserves to the pan and simmer over medium heat until preserves have melted
  10. Add the pork loin back to the pan with the preserves and simmer, turning frequently to coat.
  11. Cook until the pork loin reaches 145 -150 degrees and the glaze thickens
  12. Serve the pork loin with oranges slice to garnish