Pepper Jelly Pork Roast: Sweet and Spicy

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 475 F. Line a baking pan with nonstick foil.

2. Step 2

   Whisk together pepper jelly, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. (You can melt the jelly a bit in the microwave for about 15 to 20 seconds to make it easier to combine.)

3. Step 3

   Sprinkle the underside of the pork loin roast with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

4. Step 4

   Place the roast in the prepared pan fat-side up.

5. Step 5

   Pour the pepper jelly mixture evenly over the top, then sprinkle with onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

6. Step 6

   Bring the edges of the foil up to within 1 inch around the pork roast and crimp the corners so it stays in place.

7. Step 7

   Place the pan in the oven and roast for 45 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 F and roast and additional 20 minutes. Turn off the oven, leaving the roast inside, and let it sit for 30 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Slice into 1-inch-thick slabs to serve. Menu Suggestions A pork loin roast makes for a cozy fall or winter meal. Serve with roasted Brussels sprouts and potatoes au gratin. Or pair it with roasted sweet potatoes and parsnips. Like mashed potatoes? They go wonderfully with pork roast. Add in shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese and garlic for a new take on an old favorite and serve with steamed broccoli. Conventional wisdom says pork roast pairs best with a dry white wine. Try chenin blanc, pinot grigio, chardonnay or sauvignon blanc. Some like a medium-bodied red with pork loin roast since the meat is rich. Côtes du Rhône is a good choice if you're in the red camp. For dessert, bring on cherry, strawberry or blueberry cheesecake to continue the fruity theme.   Leftover Ideas Unless you are having a crowd for dinner, you'll have a ton of pork roast left.  Here are some ideas on how to use it.