Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Loin

Ingredients and Weight:

• 3-pound pork loin roast
• 1 large pineapple, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine pork loin, pineapple, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Pour mixture into a roasting pan.
4. Roast in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until the pork is cooked through and the pineapple is caramelized.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350 per serving
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams
• Fat: 15 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory flavors
• Tender and juicy pork
• Caramelized pineapple
• Great for special occasions

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and the pork was so tender."
• "I'm not usually a fan of sweet and savory dishes, but this one was amazing."
• "This was easy to make and impressed my guests."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the pineapple from burning, roast it in the middle of the oven.
• If you don't have ground ginger, cloves, or cinnamon, you can substitute 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
• Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute.