GARLIC-CRUSTED PORK LOIN WITH MASHED ACORN SQUASH

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Pair garlic-scented pork with mashed acorn squash -- the sweetness enhances the pork. Add a mixed green salad alongside, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
4 garlic cloves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 center-cut pork loin roast (about 1 3/4 pounds)
2 acorn squash (1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise, seeds removed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar, plus more for sprinkli

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet; set aside. Finely chop garlic; sprinkle with coarse salt. Holding a chef?s knife almost parallel to a cutting board, repeatedly smear garlic with blade until a paste forms.
  • Place pork in center of prepared baking sheet. Rub all over with oil and garlic paste, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange squash halves, cut side down, around pork.
  • Roast pork until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees when inserted in the thickest part, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, and tent with aluminum foil; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, holding hot squash with a clean kitchen towel, scrape out flesh into a medium bowl. Add sour cream and brown sugar; season with salt and pepper, and mash with a fork to combine. Thinly slice pork, and serve with mashed squash, sprinkled with brown sugar.

richard valencia
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Bianca LL
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I would recommend serving this dish with a sauce. I think a simple pan sauce made with white wine and butter would be a good choice.


ebenezer mawia
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I would recommend adding some herbs to the garlic rub. I think thyme or rosemary would be a good choice.


Jason Mandujano
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I would recommend using a different type of squash for the mash. I think butternut squash or pumpkin would be a good choice.


PAKHTUN GAMING
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I would recommend serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Ethan Nel
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The pork loin was delicious and the acorn squash mash was a great complement.


ghulam mustafa
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The acorn squash mash was too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar.


Akua Afiriyie
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The pork loin was a little dry. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


Imran Ishaq
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This dish was a little too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the garlic rub.


Zain ali Murtza
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the garlic crust was crispy and flavorful. The mashed acorn squash was also delicious.


Charmaine De guia
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork loin was cooked to perfection and the garlic crust was amazing. The acorn squash mash was also delicious.


tracy brown
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The pork loin was tender and juicy, and the garlic crust was crispy and flavorful. The mashed acorn squash was also a hit.


Baed Dfagg
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This is one of my favorite pork loin recipes. The garlic crust is so flavorful and the acorn squash mash is a great way to add some healthy veggies to the meal.


Ramdyal Ramdyal
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Moni Khatun
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I really enjoyed this dish. The garlic crust was amazing and the acorn squash mash was a great complement to the pork.


Devadathan Sumesh
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the pork loin and the acorn squash mash. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Milo 16
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork loin turned out perfectly. The meat was tender and juicy, and the garlic crust was crispy and flavorful. The mashed acorn squash was also delicious.


Tinevimbo Mare
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This pork loin was a hit! The garlic crust was crispy and flavorful, and the acorn squash mash was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.