easy/peasy essentials: sunday pork loin

How To Make easy/peasy essentials: sunday pork loin

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  I like to add some additional dried spices, such as: basil, oregano, parsley, etc. Whatever you feel like.
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  If you want to cook it faster, set the oven temperature to 375f (190c), and it should be ready in 60 – 70 minutes. It will not be quite as tender, but it will still be AWESOME.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 325f (165c).
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  Trim off most of the fat and cut a cross hatch pattern in the top of the roast about 1/2 inch (1.3cm) deep.
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  Chef’s Note: By “top of the roast” I am referring to the side that you removed the fat.
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  Rub the spices and garlic into the roast.
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  Add the apple juice to an ovenproof baking dish, place the roast inside, and cover with the lemon slices. Then surround the roast with some of your favorite veggies.
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  Chef’s Note: I am making this particular roast for pork sandwiches later this afternoon, so my photo does not show any veggies.
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  Place in the preheated oven and bake until the internal temperature reaches 145f (63c). Or, if you are worried about Trichinosis, go to 150f (65c), about 80 - 90 minutes.
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  Chef’s Tip: If you go any higher on the temperature, you are going to wind up with a dry roast.
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  Chef’s Note: The actual temperature that kills the Trichinosis parasite is 137f (59c), which happens to be medium-rare. But be forewarned: Every bit of the meat must hit that temperature to kill the parasite.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Cover with foil, and allow to rest for 8 – 10 minutes, before slicing. Serve with the cooked veggies or, in my case, cut it up and make pork sandwiches. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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