Molasses cider basted pork loin rib roast
Recipe Mari Loewen, Food Styling Carol dudar, Photography Paula Wilson
Our showstopper rib roast is the perfect holiday dinner main. It’s easy to make and makes a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
1 (3-4 pound) pork loin rib roast
1 tablespoon canola oil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to season
¼ cup fancy molasses
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
Zest of 1 lemon
Preparation
Preheat oven to 325°F. Rub pork roast with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in roasting pan, uncovered, and roast 1 1⁄2 to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 155°F.
In small bowl, combine molasses, cider, honey, garlic, ginger and lemon zest. Baste meat with half molasses glaze during last 5 minutes of cooking. Let meat rest 5 minutes before slicing. Warm remaining glaze and spoon over meat. Serves 8.
