Orange-Brined Pork Loin Recipe

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Orange-Brined Pork Loin
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Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and orange rind; bring to a boil; remove from heat; pour into a large bowl; cool to room temperature.
  2. Add 2 cups water, 4 cups juice, salt, sugar, and 1/4 cup soy sauce; stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  3. Pour salt mixture into a 2 gallon zip-lock plastic bag; add in ice and pork; seal.
  4. Refrigerate 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  5. Preheat oven to 450°.
  6. Combine marmalade, 2 tablespoons juice, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; bring to a boil; cook 10 seconds or until marmalade melts; remove from heat.
  7. Remove pork from bag; discard brine.
  8. Pat pork dry with paper towels; place pork on roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes; decrease temperature to 325°, bake 45 minutes.
  10. Brush marmalade mixture over pork; bake 5 minutes or until thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 155°.
  11. Place pork on a platter; cover with foil; let stand 15 minutes.
  12. Garnish with orange slices and parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 149.24 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.36g 2%
Cholesterol 29.94mg 10%
Sodium 1570.2mg 65%
Potassium 407.83mg 9%
Total Carbs 21.82g 7%
Sugars 18.63g 75%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 11.42g 23%
Vitamin C 52.4mg 87%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.96 Kcal (213 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.46g 2%
Cholesterol 10.22mg 10%
Sodium 536.21mg 65%
Potassium 139.27mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.45g 7%
Sugars 6.36g 75%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 3.9g 23%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 87%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 10.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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