Derby Pork Roast
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
This Kentucky bourbon-laced pork roast gets its inspiration from the famous horse race it's named for but serve it for company any time and you'll feel like a winner as your guests race to the table!
What You'll Need
- 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3-pound boneless pork loin roast, rolled and tied
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 2 to 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 2 tablespoon butter
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
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In a small bowl, combine mustard, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, and salt; rub mixture over roast then place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.
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Roast pork 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until a meat thermometer registers 155 degrees F. to 160 degrees F.
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In a small saucepan, combine orange marmalade, bourbon, butter, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper over low heat; stir and heat until melted and well combined.
- Slice roast and serve topped with orange-bourbon sauce.
Notes
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Recipe adapted from and courtesy of the National Pork Board.
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