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

Ingredients

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