Pork Loin with Bourbon-Cola Sauce
(from castro15’s recipe box)
Serve with Zucchini Cheddar Biscuits and Loaded Roasted Red Potatoes
Categories: Meals
Ingredients
- 3 lb. pork loin roast, trimmed and tied with butcher's twine
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup cola
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp. Worcestershire
- 2 tbsp. Dijon
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Garnish: chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
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Brush pork with oil; sprinkle with salt and 1 tsp pepper. Place on prepared pan.
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Bake for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring ketchup, cola, bourbon, brown sugar, Worcestershire, Dijon, cornstarch, garlic powder and remaining 1/2 tsp pepper to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
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Remove pork from oven, and brush with 3/4 cup sauce. Reduce oven temp to 350.
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Bake until cooked through, 25-30 minutes more. Serve with the remaining sauce. Garish with parsley.