Roasted Pork Loin with a Warm Bacon Dressing
Roasted Pork Loin with a Warm Bacon Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) Cayenne pepper
- 1 pork loin, about 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
- 3 large onions, peeled and halved
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1/2 lb (225 g) bacon, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whiskey (see note)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cider, sherry or red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). In a bowl, combine spices, salt and Cayenne pepper. Coat roast with spice mixture.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, brown the onions in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Place the meat in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until a thermometer inserted in the centre of the roast reads 135 °F (57 °C). Transfer the roast to a platter, cover with aluminium foil and let rest until the thermometer reads 145 °F (63 °C). Keep the onions warm.
Roasted Pork Loin with a Warm Bacon Dressing