orange pecan pork roast
Recipes
Pork
Orange Pecan Pork Roast
A festive roast featuring a sweet citrus glaze and crunchy pecan topping. This elegant dish blends textures and flavors beautifully — great for holidays or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
- Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add the marmalade, pecans and cinnamon; cook and stir until marmalade is melted. Spoon over roast.
- Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 1-3/4 hours or until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
