Recipe: Maple and Sherry Vinegar-Glazed Pork Loin

MAPLE AND SHERRY VINEGAR-GLAZED PORK LOIN

"Maple's sweetness complements roast pork; adding a little sherry vinegar and powdered mustard to the glaze lends complexity. I usually serve this with a simple dressing of stale torn bread pieces with lots of onion, celery, sage, and black pepper, moistened with chicken broth. Add a green vegetable or a salad and you're good to go."

1 (4 1/2 to 5 1/2-pound) bone-in pork loin roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon powdered mustard
2 large cloves garlic, smashed and minced

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Place the roast, fat side up, on a rack in a roasting pan; season with salt and pepper.

Roast the pork, uncovered, for about 2 hours.

Combine the maple syrup, vinegar, cornstarch, powdered mustard, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is combined. Transfer to a small saucepan on medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Decrease the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and brush the glaze over the roast. Continue roasting, basting once or twice, for 30 to 45 minutes, until the roast registers about 155 degrees F on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the roast. Let the roast rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Makes about 6 servings
Source: The Feast Nearby by Robin Mather