Roasted Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze (Marcela Valladolid) Recipe

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Roasted Pork Loin with Pineapple Glaze (Marcela Valladolid)
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  1. For the brine: Combine the salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, and 2 cups warm water in a large bowl. Stir until the salt dissolves. Add 6 cups cold water. Add the pork, cover, and refrigerate overnight (the pork should be submerged in the liquid).
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  3. For the herb rub: Mix the garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary in a small bowl. Remove the pork from the brine and pat it dry (discard the brine). Spread the herb mixture over the pork loin, making sure you coat all sides of the loin.
  4. For the pork: Heat the olive oil in a medium, heavy saute pan over high heat. Add the pork and sear until browned, 4 minutes. Carefully turn the pork over and sear until browned, another 4 minutes. Meanwhile, add the prunes and pearl onions to a 10 by 7 by 2-inch glass baking dish, creating a bed for the loin. Transfer the seared pork loin to the baking dish (making sure the loin fits in the baking dish, leaving a 1-inch border on every side).
  5. Add the wine to the same saute pan used to sear the pork and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove the browned bits, until almost evaporated, about1 minute. Stir in the pineapple juice and remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the pork. Season the prunes and onions with salt and pepper.
  6. Place the pork in the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 160 degrees F, about 1 hour, basting with the pan juices every 20 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it stand for 10 minutes. Slice the pork into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick slices and arrange on a platter. Top the pork slices with the pearl onions, prunes, and sauce.
  7. Cook's Note: In place of a 3 1/2-pound pork loin, you can use 2 (1 1/4-pound) pork tenderloins. The total cooking time will be about 1 hour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 655.78 Kcal (2746 kJ)
Calories from fat 217.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.16g 37%
Cholesterol 82.14mg 27%
Sodium 5031.89mg 210%
Potassium 1086.27mg 23%
Total Carbs 74.49g 25%
Sugars 54.35g 217%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 34.54g 69%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 23%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 147.1mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.73 Kcal (317 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.79g 37%
Cholesterol 9.49mg 27%
Sodium 581.11mg 210%
Potassium 125.45mg 23%
Total Carbs 8.6g 25%
Sugars 6.28g 217%
Dietary Fiber 0.75g 26%
Protein 3.99g 69%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 23%
Iron 0.3mg 12%
Calcium 17mg 15%

* 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

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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