Mustard-Molasses
Pork Roast
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
4 pounds boneless pork loin roast
- In large glass or plastic
(nonreactive) bowl, whisk together molasses, mustard and vinegar.
Add pork, turning to coat all sides. Marinate overnight in refrigerator,
turning pork several times.
- Heat oven to 325°F.
Remove pork from marinade; transfer marinade to a small stainless
steel or nonstick (nonreactive) saucepan. Bring marinade just
to a boil; remove from heat and set aside.
- Place pork loin in a shallow
glass roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer into center of the
thickest part of the meat. Roast for 2 to 3 hours or until meat
thermometer reaches 170°F., basting with marinade every 30
minutes.
- Let stand for 10 minutes;
carve and serve warm.
Makes 8 servings.