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Place the garlic, parsley, oregano, sweet and hot paprikas, peppercorns, vinegar, and olive oil in a mini food processor and process until a coarse paste forms.
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Place the pork in a glass bowl and rub the spice paste all over it.
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Cover the pork with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 4 to 6 hours.
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Let it come to room temperature before baking.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees .
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Place the salt and egg whites in a large bowl and stir until evenly moistened.
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The paste should just hold together.
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If it doesn't, sprinkle in a little water.
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Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place the pork on it.
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Coat the pork completely with the salt paste.
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Bake the pork until cooked through, about 35 minutes.
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To test for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer through the salt crust into the center of the loin; it should register 155 degrees .
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If it's not quite there yet, bake the pork 7 to 10 minutes longer.
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Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Using a wooden spoon, tap the salt crust to crack it and lift it off in large pieces.
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Using a paper towel, gently wipe off any excess salt from the meat.
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Cut the pork into slices and serve with the Tangy Cilantro Mojo.