Pork Loin Roast with Fennel-Garlic Rub

Gluten Free
Health score
32%
Pork Loin Roast with Fennel-Garlic Rub
300 min.
8
505kcal

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Indulge in the savory flavors of a perfectly roasted Pork Loin with a delectable Fennel-Garlic Rub that is sure to impress your family and guests alike. This gluten-free dish is a standout choice for any lunch or dinner gathering, offering a delightful balance of aromatic spices and tender, juicy meat. The combination of fresh thyme and robust garlic creates a mouthwatering paste that infuses the pork with incredible flavor, while the fennel seeds add a uniquely sweet and slightly licorice-like taste that elevates the entire dish.

With a total cooking time of 5 hours, including marination, this Pork Loin Roast is ideal for those who enjoy a leisurely cooking experience. Picture yourself starting the day by preparing the rub, allowing those enticing aromas to waft through your kitchen as the roast marinates. Once it’s time to cook, simply pop it into the oven, and let the magic happen. As the roast cooks, the wine and water in the pan keep it moist, ensuring each bite is flavorful and succulent.

Serve this stunning roast as the centerpiece of your meal, perfectly sliced and arranged on a platter with the rich, buttery pan sauce drizzled alongside. The result is a satisfying and elegant dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether it's a special occasion or a cozy family dinner, this Pork Loin Roast with Fennel-Garlic Rub is sure to become a beloved favorite on your dinner table.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon peppercorns black
  • cup wine dry white
  • teaspoons fennel seeds 
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs fresh chopped
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • pound pork loin bone-in
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cold cut into pieces
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • roasting pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Mince and mash garlic, salt, and thyme to make a paste with a large heavy knife and transfer to a small bowl.
  2. Grind fennel seeds and peppercorns in spice grinder until finely ground and stir into garlic paste.
  3. Rub paste all over meat and fat side of roast, pressing to adhere.
  4. Place, fat side up, in a small roasting pan or a (13- by 9-inch) baking pan and marinate in the fridge, loosely covered, for at least to 2 and up to 6 hours.
  5. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before roasting.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  7. Put roast in a small roasting pan fat side up (if it isn't in roasting pan already) and pour wine and water into bottom of pan.
  8. Roast pork in middle of oven (or lower third if making whole menu) until an instant read thermometer inserted into center of meat (do not touch bone) registers 140°F, about 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
  9. Remove roast from oven and let rest, loosely covered with foil, in roasting pan 25 to 30 minutes (internal temperature will go up 10 degrees while meat is resting).
  10. Transfer the roast to a cutting board, and using a long knife, cut meat from bone in one piece. Slice into 1/2-inch thick slices, keeping slices together.
  11. Transfer the bones to a large serving platter and arrange meat on the bone.
  12. Heat juices in roasting pan until bubbling, then add butter and whisk into pan until incorporated.
  13. Serve sauce alongside meat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories505kcal
Protein65.76%
Fat32.43%
Carbs1.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.25
Glycemic Load
0.37
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.806956280185%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:504.98kcal
25.25%
Fat:16.77g
25.79%
Saturated Fat:6.06g
37.87%
Carbohydrates:2.11g
0.7%
Net Carbohydrates:1.61g
0.59%
Sugar:0.31g
0.34%
Cholesterol:221.85mg
73.95%
Sodium:1043mg
45.35%
Alcohol:3.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.96%
100%
Protein:76.5g
153%
Selenium:94.54µg
135.06%
Vitamin B6:2.61mg
130.46%
Vitamin B1:1.51mg
100.99%
Vitamin B3:19.64mg
98.21%
Phosphorus:778.2mg
77.82%
Zinc:6.23mg
41.51%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
38.26%
Potassium:1321.77mg
37.76%
Vitamin B12:1.74µg
29.02%
Vitamin B5:2.57mg
25.72%
Magnesium:96.48mg
24.12%
Iron:2.25mg
12.5%
Copper:0.23mg
11.32%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.21%
Vitamin D:1.41µg
9.42%
Calcium:36.65mg
3.67%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.54%
Vitamin A:132.85IU
2.66%
Vitamin C:1.97mg
2.39%
Fiber:0.49g
1.97%
Vitamin K:1.29µg
1.23%
Source:Epicurious