Orange-Scented Pork Bake with Roasted Root Vegetables
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 servings
-
- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 968
- Total Fat
- 57
- Saturated Fat
- 16
- Carbohydrates
- 49
- Dietary Fiber
- 9
- Sugar
- 15
- Protein
- 63
- Cholesterol
- 191
- Sodium
- 1226
- Total: 3 hr 45 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 2 hr
- Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
1 (4 to 5 pound) pork loin, trimmed and cleaned
10 cloves garlic, peeled
1 1/2 tablespoons Emeril's Rib Rub
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
7 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 pound beets, scrubbed well, trimmed and cut into quarters
2 medium onions, peeled cut into quarters
3 large parsnips, peeled and cut in 1/2
3 large carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2
1 pound small red bliss potatoes, cut into quarters
1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
Directions
- With a small, sharp knife, make 12 (1 1/2-inch deep) slits around the outside of the pork loin. Cut 6 of the garlic cloves in half lengthwise and insert one half clove into each slit. Rub the pork with the Rib Rub, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Place the loin in a zip-top plastic bag or glass dish and pour the orange juice and 3 tablespoons of the oil over the pork. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove the pork from the marinade and pat dry. Transfer the marinade to a saucepan, bring to a boil, and reduce to 3 tablespoons, about 6 minutes. Set aside and reserve for the gravy.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Combine the beets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a small bowl.
- In a separate, large bowl, combine the onions, parsnips, carrots, potatoes, remaining 4 garlic cloves, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and toss to combine. Season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 3/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Arrange mixed vegetables and the beets in the bottom of a small roasting pan. Place the pork loin on top of the vegetables and roast for 20 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F and until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F, 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes.
- Transfer the pork to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes. Tent the pork and the vegetables with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- Add the reserved pan juices, shallot, chicken stock, and thyme to the pan with the reduced orange marinade. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until reduced by 1/3 in volume, about 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add to the gravy mixture and bring to a boil. Let the sauce boil for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Remove from the heat and carefully pour into a gravy boat.
- Carve the pork, arrange on a large platter, and surround with the root vegetables. Pass the gravy at the table.