GARLIC-CRUSTED PORK LOIN WITH MASHED ACORN SQUASH

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Garlic-Crusted Pork Loin with Mashed Acorn Squash image

Pair garlic-scented pork with mashed acorn squash -- the sweetness enhances the pork. Add a mixed green salad alongside, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
4 garlic cloves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 center-cut pork loin roast (about 1 3/4 pounds)
2 acorn squash (1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise, seeds removed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar, plus more for sprinkli

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Finely chop garlic; sprinkle with coarse salt. Holding a chef?s knife almost parallel to a cutting board, repeatedly smear garlic with blade until a paste forms.
  • Place pork in center of prepared baking sheet. Rub all over with oil and garlic paste, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange squash halves, cut side down, around pork.
  • Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees when inserted in the thickest part, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, and tent with aluminum foil; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, holding hot squash with a clean kitchen towel, scrape out flesh into a medium bowl. Add sour cream and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper, and mash with a fork to combine. Thinly slice pork, and serve with mashed squash, sprinkled with brown sugar.

Qurban Jani
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I can't wait to try this recipe with other types of squash.


Radhika Pantha
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork loin.


Hafiswa Nakayaga
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I really enjoyed it in this dish.


Pauline Ooko
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This was my first time making pork loin and it turned out great! The garlic crust was especially flavorful.


Brix Bky
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pork loin dish.


Scott Tompkins
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out perfectly cooked. The mashed acorn squash was also very good.


Mohamad hajaj
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste.


James Livingstone
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Juanita Juarez
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I would definitely make this dish again.


Pamela Reginal
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the mashed acorn squash was creamy and delicious.


Arfan Rehman124
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The pork loin was a bit dry, but the mashed acorn squash was excellent.


Nisar Laghari
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make.


SAQib Ur Rahman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the garlic crust was amazing. The mashed acorn squash was a great side dish.


Saif abbasi
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I was skeptical about the acorn squash, but it was surprisingly delicious! The sweetness of the squash paired perfectly with the savory pork loin.