Molasses and Cayenne Pork Loin
The recipe Molasses and Cayenne Pork Loin can be made in about 45 minutes. For $2.06 per serving, this recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 332 calories, 27g of protein, and 5g of fat each. It is brought to you by Foodista. Head to the store and pick up cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a main course. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. Overall, this recipe earns a solid spoonacular score of 77%. Try Molasses-Mustard Glazed Pork Loin Roast, Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Molasses and Balsamic Glaze, and Slow-Roasted Pork Loin with Molasses and Balsamic Glaze for similar recipes.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 37.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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molasses | 168.5 | milliliters | None |
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orange juice concentrate | 142.0 | milliliters | None |
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dijon mustard | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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cider vinegar | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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garlic powder | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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cayenne pepper | 0.125 | teaspoons | None |
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pork loin | 453.592 | grams | None |
molasses
Qty: 168.5
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
orange juice concentrate
Qty: 142.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
dijon mustard
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
cider vinegar
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
garlic powder
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
cayenne pepper
Qty: 0.125
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
pork loin
Qty: 453.592
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Put first 6 ingredients into a zip top bag and mix them up.
Step 2: Add pork loin to marinade, remove as much air as possible from the bag, seal the bag, and shake to combine.
Ingredients:
- pork loin
- marinade
- shake
Step 3: Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour, preferably overnight. Turn bag periodically to make sure that all surfaces of the meat get marinated.
Ingredients:
- meat
Step 4: Heat grill to a medium heat.
Equipment:
- grill
Step 5: Remove pork chops from marinade. Grill pork 3-4 minutes per side, internal temperature should be 145 degrees Farenheit.
Ingredients:
- pork chops
- marinade
- pork
Equipment:
- grill
Step 6: Remove pork loin from grill and allow meat to rest 5-7 minutes so that all of the juices can be re-absorbed into the meat. Keep an eye on the meat and the flames on your grill. The molasses and the orange juice have a lot of sugar in them which can cause the meat to burn.
Ingredients:
- orange juice
- pork loin
- molasses
- sugar
- meat
Equipment:
- grill
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 331.98 kcal | 16.6% |
| Fat | 5.0 g | 7.7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.47 g | 9.16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44.74 g | 14.91% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 44.01 g | 16.0% |
| Sugar | 42.16 g | 46.85% |
| Cholesterol | 71.44 mg | 23.81% |
| Sodium | 156.76 mg | 6.82% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 26.63 g | 53.26% |
| Vitamin C | 51.56 mg | 62.49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.24 mg | 62.18% |
| Selenium | 41.7 µg | 59.58% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.63 mg | 42.22% |
| Magnesium | 148.21 mg | 37.05% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.34 mg | 36.72% |
| Potassium | 1284.89 mg | 36.71% |
| Manganese | 0.72 mg | 36.22% |
| Phosphorus | 300.3 mg | 30.03% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.28 mg | 16.53% |
| Iron | 2.88 mg | 15.99% |
| Zinc | 2.28 mg | 15.23% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 15.01% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.41 mg | 14.08% |
| Calcium | 111.15 mg | 11.12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.58 µg | 9.64% |
| Folate | 28.1 µg | 7.03% |
| Vitamin A | 165.88 IU | 3.32% |
| Vitamin D | 0.45 µg | 3.02% |
| Fiber | 0.73 g | 2.91% |
| Vitamin E | 0.41 mg | 2.72% |
