Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin

Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin
Ginger and Thyme–Brined Pork Loin might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains approximately 26g of protein, 5g of fat, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until salt dissolves.
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Pour thyme mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag.
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3
Add pork to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 24 hours, turning occasionally.
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4
Preheat oven to 42
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5
Remove pork from bag; discard marinade. Pat pork dry with a paper towel. Rub pork with pepper.
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6
Place pork on the rack of a roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
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7
Combine 1 tablespoon preserves and 1 teaspoon thyme in a small bowl.
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8
Place rack with pork in pan.
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9
Bake at 425 for 25 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 (do not remove pork from oven); bake 30 minutes.
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10
Brush preserves mixture over pork; bake an additional 5 minutes or until a thermometer registers 155 (slightly pink).
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Place pork on a platter; let stand 15 minutes before cutting into 1/2-inch slices.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score12
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