ROAST PORK CALYPSO

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My mom used to cook a pork roast while we were at church on Sunday's. This is a "new" version of a family favorite.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Roasts

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 1/2 lb pork loin roast
2 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 bay leaves, broken into pieces
1 1/2 c chicken broth, divided
1 c dark rum
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c lime juice
1 Tbsp cold water
2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Steps:

  • 1. Score the fat on the pork loin roast in a diamond pattern.
  • 2. Combine the crushed garlic, salt, ginger, cloves, and freshly ground pepper in a small bowl. Rub the spice mixutre into the scored fat on the roast; sprinkle with the bay leaves.
  • 3. Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup rum into a shallow roasting pan. Place the roast, fat side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the roast, making sure it does not touch fat or bone. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • 4. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup rum, brown sugar, and lime juice in a small bowlp stir well. Baste the roast with the rum mixture, reserving any remaining rum mixture. Bake an additional 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • 5. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Transfer the roast to a serving platter. Set aside, and keep warm.
  • 6. Add enough remaining 1 cup chicken broth to the remaining rum mixture to make 1 1/2 cups. Pour the liquid into a small heavy saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Combine the cold water and cornstarch; stir well. Stir cornstarch mixture into the broth mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and bubbly. Serve roast with the sauce.

fasternano 10
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I love this recipe! The pork is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I always get compliments when I make it.


Raymon Jonny
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This was an easy recipe to follow and the pork turned out great. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans and it was a delicious meal.


emmanuel amwaliza
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it always turns out great. The pork is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Aimal Sumair
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


rana awais
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The pork was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious.


Hassan khan Khitran
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This was a great recipe. The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was very flavorful.


Prince John
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I love this recipe! The pork is so tender and the sauce is amazing. I always get compliments when I make it.


Guadalupe Pascual De Andres
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out perfectly. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Irfan Bhai
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. The pork is always juicy and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Ahmad Umar
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This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about how tender and flavorful the pork was. I will definitely be making this again.


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