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Margarita Pork Roast

Source: National Pork Board

Pork loin marinated in lime and tequila, finished with a flavorful rub.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 10 - 12 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	392.0

Total Carbs	7.7 g

Dietary Fiber	0.7 g

Sugars	2.2 g

Total Fat	21.9 g

Saturated Fat	5.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	2.1 g

Potassium	540.8 mg

Protein	29.3 g

Sodium	672.3 mg

Dietary Exchanges 21.9 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.2 Fruits, 4.0 Meat, 0.1 Other Carbs,

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Servings

Ingredients

3.0
3 lb boneless pork loin 1.0
1 cup tequila, 80 proof 2.0
2 cup fresh lime juice 0.5
0 1/2 cup olive oil 3.0
3 each medium garlic cloves 0.125
0.125 tsp salt

Rub 1.0
1 tbsp lime peel zest 1.0
1 tbsp ground oregano 1.0
1 tbsp black pepper 1.0
1 tbsp brown sugar 1.0
1 tsp ground thyme 0.5
0 1/2 tsp kosher salt 0.125
0.125 tsp ground allspice

Directions

Place pork in large self-sealing bag; combine tequila, lime juice, oil, garlic, and salt in medium bowl and pour over pork. Seal bag; refrigerate 24-48 hours.
Remove pork from bag, discarding marinade. Pat pork dry. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl, and pat rub mixture over all surfaces of pork.
Place pork in shallow roasting pan; roast for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, until internal temperature registers 150-155 degrees F. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.