The Tender and Tasty Orange Roast is an easy and succulent main course, rivaling the great classics of Italian cuisine like pot roast or pork tenderloin in crust. The orange roast is tender and delicate, perfect for a family Sunday lunch or holiday festivities. The recipe is very simple, just season a nice piece of pork loin with orange slices, salt, pepper, and spices, bake in the oven, and that’s it! You can serve it with Texan potatoes or oven-baked pumpkin with paprika and almonds. Now I’ll leave you to the step-by-step recipe, and if you try it, let me know!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 299.51 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 14.21 (g) of which sugars 3.30 (g)
- Proteins 25.39 (g)
- Fat 15.54 (g) of which saturated 4.54 (g)of which unsaturated 10.68 (g)
- Fibers 2.06 (g)
- Sodium 288.93 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 160 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs pork loin
- to taste salt
- 2 oranges
- to taste pepper
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 21.16 oz potatoes
- 4.23 oz bacon
How to Make Tender and Tasty Orange Roast
Start by making horizontal cuts, then season with salt and pepper.
Add two thin slices of orange and a slice of bacon to each pocket.
At this point, use kitchen twine to tie the meat so that it doesn’t fall apart during cooking.
Transfer to a baking dish with the potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, add rosemary, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Halfway through cooking, pour some wine if needed.
Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and serve hot!
Storage and Tips for Tender and Tasty Orange Roast
The tender and tasty orange roast can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container after slicing, until the next day. Since pork loin is a lean meat, I stuffed it with bacon, but if you prefer, you can use speck. If you see the surface cooking too much halfway, cover the meat with a sheet of aluminum foil.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What are the best cuts for pork roast?
There are several, here are some cuts that work well for making an excellent roast.
The rack, which is one of the most prized parts, consisting of ribs and loin.
The tenderloin, which is a very lean part that needs to be larded to prevent the roast from being too dry.
The neck, which is very fatty and flavorful, ideal for juicy and tender roasts.
The shoulder, which is substantial and rich in connective tissue, suitable for slow cooking.
The arista, which is the end part of the loin, very lean but suitable for slow oven cooking.
The thigh, which is very firm and compact, from which various cuts like rump, top round, silverside, and knuckle are obtained.
