pork essentials: sweetly glazed pork loin

How To Make pork essentials: sweetly glazed pork loin

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 3
  THE PORK GLAZE
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  Step 4
  Add all the ingredients to a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
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  Step 5
  Whisk together and bring up to a light simmer.
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  Step 6
  Allow to lightly simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat, and reserve.
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  Step 7
  THE PORK LOIN
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  Step 8
  Remove the pork loin from the fridge, and allow to rest on the countertop for 20 – 30 minutes.
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  Step 9
  Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 425f (220c).
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  Step 10
  Mix the salt & pepper together in a small bowl.
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  Step 11
  Rub the olive oil over the pork loin, and then sprinkle with the salt & pepper.
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  Step 12
  Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and add a rack.
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  Step 13
  If you have one, insert an instant-read thermometer into the center of the roast, and place on the rack.
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  Step 14
  Roast the pork loin for 15 minutes.
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  Step 15
  Remove from the oven, reduce the heat to 300f (150c), and brush on some of the glaze.
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  Step 16
  Return to the oven, and roast until the internal temp reaches 135f (60c), about 35 to 40 minutes.
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  Step 17
  Chef’s Note: Baste with additional glaze two more times, at 15 minute intervals.
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  Step 18
  Remove from the oven cover with foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes, before slicing.
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  Step 19
  Chef’s Note: Carryover cooking will increase the internal temperature of the pork loin to 140f (60c). If you want yours cooked to a higher temperature, just remember to take it out of the oven when it is about 5 degrees of your target temperature.
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  Step 20
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 21
  Slice against the grain, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
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  Step 22
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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