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Citrus Dutch Oven Pork Loin

Rubbed with garlic and refrigerated for several hours then slow cooked for 3 1/2 hours, this Dutch Oven Pork Loin is a savory balance of flavors.
Refrigeration Time: 8 hours

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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dutch Oven Pork Loin
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Anne Lawton

Citrus Dutch Oven Pork Loin

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 3 pound Pork Loin or shoulder
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Fennel Seed
  • 2 Mandarin oranges or small, any variety
  • 1 onion Medium, sliced
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Instructions

  • The day before, slice the top of the meat diagonally in a diamond pattern. Rub the garlic, oil and fennel seeds on top of the pork. Place orange slices from one orange on top.
  • Wrap the pork in plastic and place in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Remove the plastic wrap. Add the onion slices and remaining orange slices to the bottom of a dutch oven. Place the unwrapped pork on top.
  • Cover and bake the roast for 3 hours. Remove the cover and roast for 30 minutes longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 966mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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