Minted Pork Loin Recipe

Name: Minted Pork Loin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium-size sweet onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint, chopped; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided; 1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin roast; 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary; 1/2 medium-size sweet onion, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Garnishes: fresh rosemary, fresh mint, orange slices

Servings: persons

3 medium-size sweet onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided
1 (4-pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 medium-size sweet onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnishes: fresh rosemary, fresh mint, orange slices

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["Saute chopped onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet 8 minutes. Stir in mint, orange juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until orange juice evaporates.", "Butterfly roast by making a lengthwise and horizontal cut down center of roast, cutting to within 1/2"" of other side. Open roast, and place between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2"" thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.", "Spread onion filling over roast, leaving a 1"" margin around edges. Roll up roast; tie at 1"" intervals with string.", "Combine remaining 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, rosemary, minced onion, and 1 tablespoon oil. Spread over roast. Place on a rack in a roasting pan.", "Bake, uncovered, at 450u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce to 350u00b0; bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160u00b0.", "Remove string. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish, if desired."]

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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 medium-size sweet onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh mint, chopped, and more.

Yes, Minted Pork Loin 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.

Minted Pork Loin

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