Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze Recipe

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Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Glaze
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Directions:

  1. Combine 1 gallon water and salt in a large stockpot, stirring until salt dissolves. Add pork to brine; refrigerate for 24 hours.
  2. Remove pork from brine; discard brine. Pat pork dry with paper towels.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°.
  4. Combine sugar, vinegar, bourbon, peppercorns, and bay leaf in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 9 minutes or until reduced to 2/3 cup. Strain mixture through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Set aside.
  5. Combine olive oil, ground pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; rub evenly over pork. Top with thyme sprigs. Place pork in a large roasting pan. Bake at 375° for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Brush brown sugar mixture evenly over pork; bake an additional 20 minutes or until thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of pork registers 140° (slightly pink). Place pork on a platter. Cover loosely with foil; let stand 15 minutes before slicing.
  6. Wine note: Brined Pork Loin with Brown Sugar–Bourbon Glaze begs for a wine that's not actually sweet, but seems to be because it's so fruity. Juicy red Zinfandel is that kind of wine. Go for Dutton Goldfield's intense 2007 Zin from the Morelli Lane Vineyard in California's chilly Russian River Valley ($40). Planted by Italian settlers more than 100 years ago, these vines give up bright berry and cherry flavors, plus a spiciness that makes the most of the black peppercorns in the glaze (and, in fact, the rest of this tangy, spicy menu). -Sara Schneider
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 309.12 Kcal (1294 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.58g 22%
Cholesterol 50.72mg 17%
Sodium 3252.44mg 136%
Potassium 278.95mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.43g 9%
Sugars 26.72g 107%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 16.1g 32%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 113.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 51.84 Kcal (217 kJ)
Calories from fat 22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.44g 22%
Cholesterol 8.51mg 17%
Sodium 545.49mg 136%
Potassium 46.78mg 6%
Total Carbs 4.77g 9%
Sugars 4.48g 107%
Dietary Fiber 0.04g 1%
Protein 2.7g 32%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 19.1mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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