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Easy Roasted Pork

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"Delicious, easy pork roast that everyone raves about." — Denise Jo Garner

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Original recipe makes 6 servings Change Servings

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup cinnamon applesauce

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 pounds boneless pork loin roast

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Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly flour an oven bag.
In a small bowl, blend brown sugar, applesauce, and ginger.
Place pork roast in the prepared oven bag. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the roast. Seal bag, and cut several small slits in the top.
Cook the roast 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Yes Yes Yes! Ohhhh, this was SOOOO good. Lacking an oven bag, I wrapped the roast in aluminum foil and it came out WONDERFUL. This will be THE pork loin recipe for me. Thank you Denise! Oh, and it makes wonderful sandwiches from the leftovers (if there are any) also.

—BARNKITTY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 07, 2011

Although wonderfully tender I did not like the flavor of this roast. I followed the directions but found the sauce very bland. I did season and sear the meat first as recommended but held back of the seasoning expecting the sauce to carry the flavor. Big mistake. Next time I'll add more to this mix.

—lovely lil chef

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Jun 26, 2006

Before trying this recipe, I read all of the reviews. Because of them, I rubbed the roast in garlic pepper and seasoning salt and then seared it. I mashed "Sarah's Applesauce," added the ginger to it, and then covered the roast with that mixture. I didn't have an oven bag, so I opted for a covered casserole dish. This dish was so excellent that my family has already put in a request for me to make it again next week! It's a 5-star recipe once you tweak it. Thanks. God bless.

—Poetia

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Sep 24, 2003

This was delicious! I bought a 6 lb. roast and put it in my slow cooker on low for 7 hours. The ginger flavor was infused all throughout the meat. Absolutely fabulous! My company all raved about it! Definitely a keeper and something I will use again for company and special events!

—VAMOM3

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Jan 22, 2004

I didn't use an oven bag, just browned the roast on top of the stove, poured the sauce overtop and popped it in the oven. I was surprised with how tasty this was. My boyfriend kept talking about how good it tasted while he was eating it! I make alot of different dishes, but he has never talked about the others like this. Try this one girls...your man will be so impressed!

—LISAFARINACCI

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Dec 21, 2002

I had been looking for a quick, no mess way to cook pork loin and I have now found it!! This recipe was super easy and delicious. This pork was tender and had just the right hint of sweetness to it. We ate this with mashed potatoes and green beans. What a hit!!!! Thanks.

—BLAINESMOM

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Jan 22, 2004

An instant hit! Next time I will double the sauce ingredients because it is so yummy - the sweetness of the sauce went really well with my tangy mashed potatoes (I use hardly any butter and lots of lite sour cream). I did change the recipe a little bit: instead of flouring the bag, I put the flour on a plate and put a little of the measured ginger in the flour before putting the rest in the applesauce. I dredged the roast in the seasoned flour and browned the roast on the stove. I stirred the remaining ginger/flour into the applesauce (you could end up with a dry floury lump if you don't stir) and proceeded normally from there. One of our new favorites. Thanks for the great recipe!

—LISAKP71

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Dec 27, 2003

Didn't use an oven bag, or brown it on the stove either, I just put it in a corningware dish & put it in the oven. WOW it came out sooo juicy. I used "sarah's applesauce" recipe from this site for and thought it turned out great & even though my husband the "non sweet eater" sensed the "sweet" in this & didn't hate it, while my 11 year old & I dipped the pork into the sauce & loved it. Robert eating pork = a great recipe, thanks Denise!

—I'm nuts too...

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Nutrition

Calories
402 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
26.4 g
9%

Cholesterol
95 mg
32%

Fat
19 g
29%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
29.9 g
60%

Sodium
83 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easy Roasted Pork

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 402
Calories from Fat: 171

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29 %
Saturated Fat 6.6g 33 %
Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
Sodium 83mg 3 %
** Potassium 577mg 16 %
Total Carbohydrates 26.4g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 29.9g 60 %
Sugars 25.5g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 136 %
** Niacin 101 %
** Vitamin B6 45 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.