Glazed Pork Loin Chop

Serves: 6

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

48

Sweetness

56

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Olive Oil

2 tbsps

Pecan (candied)

1 tsp

Lemon Zest

Directions:

1

Mix sugar, salt, and herbs in dry stainless steel bowl

2

Rub pork loin with olive oil and garlic, then massage the brown sugar and herb mixture into the meat

3

Let the pork loin marinate overnight in the refrigerator

4

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F

5

Remove pork from the refrigerator and coat it with the excess marinade in the bottom of the pan

6

Transfer to the oven and cook until the internal temperature measures 145 degrees F on a meat thermometer

7

Remove from heat and let rest, tented with foil, for 20 minutes; the internal temperature should rise to about 150 degrees F

8

While pork is roasting, make Mushroom Ragout Sauce

9

When ready to serve, slice pork as desired

10

For each serving, spoon 1/2 cup mashed potatoes in center of plate and sprinkle with candied pecans

11

Arrange pork on top of mashed potatoes and spoon 1/2 cup Mushroom Ragout onto each plate

12

Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and fresh mint and serve

13

Render the pancetta in a braiser over medium heat until crisp

14

Add the olive oil, onions, and shallots

15

Cook until onions are starting to caramelize, and then add garlic and lemon zest and cook for a moment to release aromas

16

Add in mushrooms and saute until they break down, release their moisture, and liquid evaporates

17

Add Worcestershire and demi-glace

18

Stir in rosemary, tomatoes, and butter until incorporated