Orange-Brined Pork Loin Recipe

Name: Orange-Brined Pork Loin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water, divided; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 4 cups fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 2 cups ice cubes; 1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin, trimmed; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce; orange slice; parsley sprig

Servings: persons

3 cups water, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
4 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 cups ice cubes
1 (3 lb) boneless pork loin, trimmed
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
orange slice
parsley sprig

1
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and orange rind; bring to a boil; remove from heat; pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
2
Add 2 cups water, 4 cups juice, salt, sugar, and 1/4 cup soy sauce; stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
3
Pour salt mixture into a 2 gallon zip-lock plastic bag; add in ice and pork; seal.
4
Refrigerate 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
5
Preheat oven to 450u00b0.
6
Combine marmalade, 2 tablespoons juice, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; bring to a boil; cook 10 seconds or until marmalade melts; remove from heat.
7
Remove pork from bag; discard brine.
8
Pat pork dry with paper towels; place pork on roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
9
Bake for 15 minutes; decrease temperature to 325u00b0, bake 45 minutes.
10
Brush marmalade mixture over pork; bake 5 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 155u00b0.
11
Place pork on a platter; cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes.
12
Garnish with orange slices and parsley.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, divided, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind, 4 cups fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Orange-Brined 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.

Orange-Brined Pork Loin

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