POLYNESIAN PORK LOIN

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From Hendersonville, North Carolina, Karyn Joyner shares this enticing pork roast and chunky tomato sauce. After reducing the tangy sauce on her stovetop, she uses a portion of it to flavor the pork, serving the extra on the side at dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (4 pounds)
1 cup water
1 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
2/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons diced onion
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Rub 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, pineapple, tomato paste, brown sugar, onion, green pepper, vinegar, ginger and remaining salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Reserve 1-1/4 cups sauce; set aside., Pour remaining sauce over roast. Bake 1-1/2 to 2 hours longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 305mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tila Chaudhary
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This dish is a must-try for any pork lover. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is packed with flavor.


mstmishu islam
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pork loin turned out tough and dry. I followed the recipe exactly.


Khawaja Yousaf
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This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Canfort Emma
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. The pork was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing.


Ali Hamza vlogs
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This recipe was easy to make and the pork turned out great. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Saiddanger Yt
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I'm not a big fan of pork loin, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


S S Love
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual pork loin routine. The Polynesian flavors are a nice twist.


Farhan Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Gran Kaka
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This dish was amazing! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaron Musongole
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The pork was a little bland and the sauce was too sweet.


Mujeeb Ullah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Milk Haroon
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Sampath Sampath
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pork was tender and the sauce was tangy and sweet.


Levi Neal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Charles Beaudin
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The pork was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Jasmim madalena Domingos
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Niraj Pandey
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The pork was so juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect.


Anthony Tobi
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Wow! This dish was a hit at our party. Everyone raved about the tender pork and the flavorful sauce.


Irfan basit
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This Polynesian Pork Loin recipe was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the pork was fall-apart tender. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.