A 2-pound boneless pork loin roast can be marinated in five minutes with three ingredients, then oven-roasted at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C) in about an hour. The recipe calls for a marinade of ½ cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons steak seasoning rub and ½ cup olive oil, and it serves eight.
The method is straightforward. Combine the vinegar and steak seasoning in a medium bowl and stir until the seasoning dissolves. Stir in the olive oil until the mixture is combined. Place the pork in a resealable plastic bag, pour the marinade over it, squeeze out the air and seal. Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 F. Put the pork in a glass baking dish along with the marinade. Bake, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reaches 145 F, about 1 hour. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
The same marinade can be used on pork tenderloin, according to the recipe. The total time is 3 hours 15 minutes, including 5 minutes of prep, 1 hour of cooking and 2 hours 10 minutes of additional time. Each serving provides 299 calories, 23 grams of fat, 3 grams of carbohydrates and 18 grams of protein.
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