A hint of spice and citrus give a Cuban flair to this easy pork loin roast.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Mojo Roasted Pork Loin.
1. Info for Mojo Roasted Pork Loin
- Cook Time: 1 hr 35 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 35 min
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 664.95 kcal
2. Ingredients for Mojo Roasted Pork Loin
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 lb.)
- 1 Tbsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1 orange
- 1 lime
- fresh cilantro
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
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Cover a roasting rack with a sheet of aluminum foil, and poke small holes all over with the tip of a sharp knife. Line a roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil and position the roasting rack inside of it.
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Pat the pork loin dry with paper towels, then season it liberally on all sides with salt and black pepper. Make four 1/4-inch-deep slits throughout the pork loin. Stuff a garlic clove inside each.
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Whisk together the olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, and coriander in a medium bowl. Zest the orange and lime into the bowl, and whisk to combine. Rub the mixture over the surface of the pork loin.
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Cut the orange and lime into wedges.
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Position the pork loin on the center of the foil-covered roasting rack. Arrange the oranges, limes, and cilantro around the meat.
3.3 Oven
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Roast the pork loin on middle rack of oven until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 138-142°F, 75-90 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that pork loin is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Prep
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Discard the oranges, limes, and cilantro. Allow the pork loin to rest on the rack for 10-15 minutes. While it rests, it should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
3.6 Serve
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Transfer the pork loin to a cutting board. Carve and serve immediately.
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