Barbecue pork loin with citrus glaze

50 min
hard
14 ingredients

Barbecue pork loin with citrus glaze

Barbecue pork loin with citrus glaze is a recipe that combines tradition and flavor in a delicious dish full of aromas. This dish has its roots in North American cuisine, where barbecue is a popular technique for roasting meats, enhancing their flavor with intense marinades and sauces. In Latin America, although each country has its own particular version of pork dishes, this cut and preparation are usually known simply as "barbecue pork loin" or, in some places, "oven-roasted pork with barbecue sauce." In Mexico and Central America, the use of chilies such as chipotle and árbol chilies adds a spicy and smoky touch that is characteristic of the regional cuisine.

Furthermore, the citrus glaze provides a perfect balance between sweet and sour, making the dish ideal for celebrations or family meals. In other Latin American countries, this dish may be called similarly, but the sauces and seasonings vary according to locally available ingredients and the culinary traditions of the region.

How to Prepare Barbecue Pork Loin with Citrus Glaze

To begin, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a small saucepan, add canola oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

Add chipotle and árbol chilies and continue cooking until the chilies begin to toast.

Add ground black pepper and deglaze with Worcestershire sauce and orange juice.

Reduce until it begins to thicken.

Then add your favorite barbecue sauce, reduce to low heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.

Season with hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

Strain the barbecue sauce and set aside.

On a large tray, coat the pork loin with olive oil and season with salt and ground pepper.

Roast in the oven at 350 degrees until the internal temperature is approximately 140 degrees.

Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for about 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Barbecue pork loin with citrus glaze

Ingredients (14)

  • Canola Oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Chipotle Pepper
  • Chile de Árbol
  • Crushed Black Pepper
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Orange Juice
  • Barbecue Sauce
  • Hot Sauce
  • Lemons
  • Kosher Salt
  • Pork Loin
  • Olive Oil

Instructions (11 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  2. 2 In a small saucepan, add canola oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent
  3. 3 Add chipotle and árbol chiles and continue cooking until the chiles begin to toast
  4. 4 Add ground black pepper and deglaze with Worcestershire sauce and orange juice
  5. 5 Reduce until it begins to thicken
  6. 6 Then add your favorite barbecue sauce, reduce to low heat and simmer for about 15 minutes
  7. 7 Season with hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste
  8. 8 Strain the barbecue sauce and set aside
  9. 9 On a large tray, coat the pork loin with olive oil and season with salt and ground pepper
  10. 10 Roast in the oven at 350 degrees until the internal temperature is approximately 140 degrees
  11. 11 Remove from the oven and let the meat rest for about 5 minutes, slice and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 836 kcal
Protein: 93%
Carbohydrates: 15%
Fat: 78%
Sugar: 123%
Sodium: 132%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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