Olde Mill Inn Pecan Molasses Pork Loin With Cheddar

Name: Olde Mill Inn Pecan Molasses Pork Loin With Cheddar Mashed Potat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs pork loin (boneless center cut, trimmed of fat); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup light molasses (not blackstrap, it's too bitter) or ½ cup molasses (not blackstrap, it's too bitter) or ½ cup cane syrup (not blackstrap, it's too bitter); 1 cup pecans, chopped; 4 chipotle chilies; 1 teaspoon shallot, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 4 large oranges (3/4 cup zest, 2 cups juice); 1 cup Bourbon; ¼ cup heavy cream or ¼ cup whipping cream; 1 ¼ cups butter, chilled and cut into cubes; 8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 10 cups); 1 large garlic clove, peeled and sliced; ¾ cup butter, softened; 2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

3 lbs pork loin (boneless center cut, trimmed of fat)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup light molasses (not blackstrap, it's too bitter) or ½ cup molasses (not blackstrap, it's too bitter) or ½ cup cane syrup (not blackstrap, it's too bitter)
1 cup pecans, chopped
4 chipotle chilies
1 teaspoon shallot, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 large oranges (3/4 cup zest, 2 cups juice)
1 cup Bourbon
¼ cup heavy cream or ¼ cup whipping cream
1 ¼ cups butter, chilled and cut into cubes
8 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 10 cups)
1 large garlic clove, peeled and sliced
¾ cup butter, softened
2 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)

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["Preheat oven to 325F and line a 10"" x 15"" baking pan with foil.", "Place loin, fat side down, in large skillet; cook over medium heat until golden brown on all sides.", "Remove meat to prepared pan; sprinkle with salt and pepper.", "Rub molassos on pork to coat and sprinkle with pecans.", "Bake for 45 minutes or until thermometer inserted in the center of the meat reaches 155F.", "While the meat is baking, prepare sauce.", "Combine chilis, shallot, garlic, orange juice and zest, and bourbon; mix well and cook over medium heat until much of the liquid has evaporated.", "Add cream and cook until reduced by half.", "Beat in 3/4 cup of butter with whisk; remove from heat and beat in remaining chilled butter.", "Keep warm until ready to serve.", "During the last 20 minutes of cooking the meat, prepare the mashed potatoes.", "Boil potatoes with garlic until tender; drain (any liquid should already be mostly cooked away).", "Immediately add 3/4 butter and cheese; whip potatoes until smooth."]

2143

kcal

Calories

169

Fat

Carbs

105

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs pork loin (boneless center cut, trimmed of fat), 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ cup light molasses (not blackstrap, it's too bitter) or ½ cup molasses (not blackstrap, it's too bitter) or ½ cup cane syrup (not blackstrap, it's too bitter), and more.

Yes, Olde Mill Inn Pecan Molasses Pork Loin With Cheddar Mashed Potat 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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Olde Mill Inn Pecan Molasses Pork Loin With Cheddar Mashed Potat

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