Louises Pineapple Pork Roast Recipe

Name: Louises Pineapple Pork Roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pounds pork loin roast, boneless; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground; 1/4 cup brown sugar packed; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 20 ounces crushed pineapple canned, packed in its own juice; 1 cup water; 1 cup cold water; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pounds pork loin roast, boneless
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
20 ounces crushed pineapple canned, packed in its own juice
1 cup water
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar packed

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Place roast in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up; set aside. In small bowl, combine garlic powder and pepper; rub on pork loin. In another small bowl, stir together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 Tbs soy sauce and 1 tsp mustard; pour and brush on pork loin. Drain juice from pineapple; reserve pineapple for sauce below. Pour pineapple juice and 1 cup water into bottom of roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours until pork reaches an until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F. Remove roast from oven. Place pork on platter to rest; cover with foil to keep warm; let rest about 10 minutes.
3
Pour remaining liquid (drippings) into medium saucepan; bring to a boil. In 2-cup glass measure, whisk together 1 cup cold water, cornstarch and 1 Tbs soy sauce; stir into drippings. Cook and stir until mixture thickens. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and reserved crushed pineapple. Stir to combine; simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pounds pork loin roast, boneless, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground, 1/4 cup brown sugar packed, and more.

Yes, Louises Pineapple Pork Roast falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Louises Pineapple Pork Roast

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