Maple Rosemary Pork Loin
Servings
8Serving size
4 ounces pork with onionsThis recipe makes great leftovers, especially as sandwiches.
Serve with Mashed Yams or Cornbread Dressing and with Pan Grilled Broccoli or Pan Grilled Asparagus or Roasted Beets or Low Sodium Roasted Beets.
Serve with Baked Sweet Potato or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Mashed Yams with Sage or Plain Mashed Potatoes
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Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Roasted Beets
Ingredients
| 3 slice raw Bacon (finely minced) |
| 2 large White onions (peeled and sliced) |
| 4 tsp. Dried rosemary |
| 1/4 tsp., ground Black pepper |
| 2 lb Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean only, raw |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 4 Tbsp. Maple syrup |
| 1/4 cup Water |
Instructions
Add the bacon when the pan is hot and return the pan to the oven. Let the bacon cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Remove and stir.
Return to the oven and cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the white onions, rosemary, and pepper to the pan. Toss well.
Cook for about 10 minutes. Toss well twice.
While the onions are cooking, salt the pork loin.
Remove the pan from the oven and push the onions to one side of the pan.
Place the pork in the pan. Return the pan to the oven.
Roast for about 45 minutes. Turn the pork 1/4 turn about every 10 minutes. Toss the onions each time when turning the pork loin.
At each turn of the pork loin drizzle 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup over the top of the meat.
When the pork hits 140°F internal temperature remove the pan from the oven and set it on a plate to rest.
Place the pan on the range and add the water.
Toss the onions well across the bottom of the pan with the water to deglaze the pan.
After the pork has rested for 5 minutes cut into 8 slices.
Serve topped with the onions.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Baked Sweet Potato
Wash the yam well. Place the yam on a sheet of aluminum foil and place in the oven. Set the temperature to 325°F. Bake the potato for about 40 minutes until it is soft. You’ll know because it will give slightly when squeezed. Serve with the butter and goat cheese.…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Mashed Yams with Sage
Place the water in a sauce pan fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. Add the cubed yams to the steamer basket and steam until they break slightly with a fork – about 10-15 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, place the olive oil in a small skillet over…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…
Roasted Beets
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in a paper towel and cook on high in microwave for 5 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Peel and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place in a roasting pan large enough so that the beets are not completely touching. Put the pat…
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Lactose
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Recipe Notes
This is a simple but complexly-flavored dish that is great for holiday meals. You can prep everything in advance and pop it in the oven while entertaining your guests. You just have to check it about every 10 minutes.