This is how Momma does it and we’re positive you’ll be doing it the same way before long too! Momma’s Rubbed Pork is juicy, tender, and just brimming with a tangy mustard flavor and zesty seasoning all over! It’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet that will have you drooling. And that’s just the start, because Momma’s Rubbed Pork also comes with a sauce that adds sweetness and brightness to every bite. Oh yes, this is exactly how pork should be done… Momma was right all along!
Ingredients
For the roast:
- 1 (3-pound) pork loin roast, boneless
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the sauce:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen rhubarb, sliced
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Coat a roasting pan and a rack with cooking spray.
Step 3 –Score the surface of the pork, making diamond shapes that are about 1/4-inch deep.
Step 4 –In a small bowl, combine the mustard, the garlic, the rosemary, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 5 –Rub the mustard mixture over the pork.
Step 6 –Place the pork on the prepared rack in the prepared pan.
Step 7 –Bake the pork, uncovered, until it reaches 145 degrees F internally, about 1 hour.
Step 8 –Let the pork stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 9 –In a small saucepan, bring the rhubarb, the orange juice, the sugar, and the vinegar to a boil.
Step 10 –Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer the sauce until the rhubarb is tender, about 8-12 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve the pork with the warm sauce.
