By: EB

Hello everyone, I bet you all are tired of quarantine by now so let’s experiment in our kitchens to keep us busy. Today we’ll be making some yummy balsamic-glazed pork loin!

Cook Time: 2 hours (approximately 35 minutes per lb.)

• Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Step 2: Let’s make the rub. In a bowl add 1 tbsp of onion salt, 1 tbsp of garlic powder, 1 tbsp of rosemary, 2 tsp’s of Italian seasoning, 1 tsp of meat tenderizer, and 1 tsp of black pepper. Stir to combine.

• Step 3: Place your pork loin onto a cutting board. Use a kitchen (meat) hammer to tenderize the pork loin. Then, pierce the pork loin multiple times on both sides with a fork to help keep the pork moist while cooking and to adsorb more flavorings from the rub. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to it and rub the oil onto the pork loin.

• Step 4: Once the pork loin is oiled, generously add the rub to it. After adding the rub, place 1 tbsp of minced garlic along the top of the pork loin.

• Step 5: Place your pork loin into a deep tray or Pyrex, then place it into your preheated oven. Set your cook time to 2 hours. *It takes approximately 35 minutes per pound to cook so you may need to modify your cook time based on the weight of your pork loin.

• Step 6: After placing your pork loin into the oven, make your glaze. To make the glaze, add 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar and 1/2 cup of maple syrup to a bowl and stir. Set aside.

• Step 7: After about an hour, start adding your glaze regularly to the pork loin. You should have about 5 layers of glaze on it by the end of the cook time.

• Step 8: After 2 hours or your modified cook time, turn off your oven and remove the pork loin. Slice your piece and serve. Enjoy!

I hope that everyone enjoyed today’s recipe and remember to STAY SAFE!