Chili-Glazed Pork Roast
From: Diabetic LivingA simple rub gives this pork dinner recipe a wonderful flavor. The sugar caramelizes during roasting to create a glaze.
Servings: 8 (3-ounce) servings
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 1 hr 50 mins
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Ingredients
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 2- to 2 1/2-pound boneless pork top loin roast (single loin)
Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, thyme, chili powder, snipped or dried rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over roast; rub in with your fingers.
2. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center of roast. Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until thermometer registers 155 degrees F. Cover with foil and let stand for 15 minutes. The temperature of the meat after standing should be 160 degrees F. If desired, garnish with rosemary sprigs. Makes 8 (3-ounce) servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 134, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 37 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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