Slices of succulent, roasted
pork loin are served with a sauce that can't be beat for incredible
flavor! Cola is no longer the South's secret ingredient!
Roast Pork
Loin with Bacon, Pineapple Cola Sauce
Pork Loin:
1 (3-pound) pork loin
1 teaspoon salt, or to
taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground
pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder,
or to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder,
or to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable
oil
Bacon, Pineapple Cola Sauce:
8 ounces smoked bacon,
diced
2 cups demi-glace or 1 package demi-glace mix dissolved in 1
cup water
1 cup red wine
1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, juice drained and reserved--if
needed add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup
1 cup cola (do not use diet cola)
For the Pork Loin: Season
the pork loin on all sides with salt, pepper, garlic and onion
powder; set aside for 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature.
In a large skillet heat
the oil over medium-high heat; add the pork loin and brown all
sides.
Meanwhile, preheat oven
to 350°F (175°C).
Place pork on a baking
sheet and roast in oven until the temperature reads 160°F
(70°C), about 1 hour. Remove the roast from the oven, cover
loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes before
slicing. Serve with Bacon, Pineapple Cola Sauce.
For the Bacon, Pineapple
Cola Sauce: Over medium heat in a medium saucepan, fry the diced
bacon until crispy; drain the excess fat.
To the cooked bacon add
the demi-glace, red wine, cola, reserved pineapple juice and
the pineapple tidbits.
Bring to boil and simmer
uncovered over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until
the sauce has reduced by half.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
(1/8 of pork loin and 1/8 of sauce): 524.1 calories; 69% calories
from fat; 39.9g total fat; 95.9mg cholesterol; 462.3mg sodium;
437.7mg potassium; 9.8g carbohydrates; 0.4g fiber; 8.0g sugar;
9.5g net carbs; 25.5g protein.
