This recipe is another “hold over” from my catering days that I prepare from time to time at work. It’s so easy to make, I almost feel bad sharing it and giving away my secret. Everyone always comments on how tender this roast is and wants to know my secret. My secret really isn’t a secret at all. Pork roast is considered “done” with it reaches an internal temperature of 160F. The trick to tender, juicy pork is to remove it from the oven anywhere in the 155F-165F range (at 155F it will keep cooking after it comes out of the oven and get past 160F). Simply purchase a meat thermometer and check the temperature once the roast “appears” done. Overcooking pork leads to dry, tough meat.
This really is a simple, fail-safe recipe and it’s perfect for your next dinner party, holiday meal or just to feed the family and enjoy the leftovers.
- 1 boneless pork loin roast (buy as large a roast as you’re comfortable buying; it does
not shrink much during cooking because it’s fairly lean) - 2 tbsp garlic powder or 3 tbsp minced fresh garlic, divided
- 2 cups dry white wine, divided
- Sea salt, cracked black pepper
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 small can of sliced jalapeno peppers, minced or 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
