Marinated Pork Roast with Currant Sauce

46 Reviews

Prep: 4 hr
Cook: 3 hr
Ready In: 7 hr

“Flavorful boneless pork loin with a classical marinade. The currant sauce is a must for an elegant touch. Makes a great holiday or special occasion dinner.” - by JACKIE HACKENBERG

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Original recipe yields 6 servings

Directions

Place roast in re-sealable plastic bag. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup sherry, garlic, mustard, ginger and thyme. Pour marinade in bag, and seal. Place the bag in a large bowl, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Place roast in a medium roasting pan. Roast the pork with marinade uncovered at in preheated oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until internal temperature reaches 170 degrees F on a meat thermometer . Baste hourly during cooking. Serve with currant sauce.
To make currant sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, slowly melt the currant jelly. Stir in the 2 tablespoons sherry and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
669 cal
33%

Fat
25.8 g
40%

Carbs
37.5 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Ali

Jul. 25, 2005

"This recipe turned out WONDERFUL! The only thing I did different was to bake the roast for 10 minutes at 450 degrees, then turn the oven down to 325 and bake it until it got up to temperature. This i..." See mores a technique I learned in cooking school. Cooking a roast at a very high temperature for a short amount of time (10 minutes) sears the outside of the roast and helps to lock in moisture during the remainder of the cooking. Thanks for the recipe!"

Kate

Apr. 2, 2003

"This was a great recipe to prepare in a clear plastic cooking bag. No need to baste, with juicy results! Shake a little flour inside the bag before baking, to prevent sticking. No fuss, and easy clean..." See moreup.The sauce adds the final crowning touch! Yum..."

YPRONI

Dec. 21, 2003

"Excellent! I made this last night for my husband, parents and grandmother. They all loved it. My mother and grandmother wanted copies of the recipes so that they can make it for upcoming holiday pa..." See morerties. It was wonderful - very flavorful and the currant sauce makes it delicious. A tip from my experience: Let the currant sauce cool for a while. It thickens and turns into a beautiful glaze. TERRIFIC RECIPE. THANK YOU!"

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