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Cocoa-Spiced Pork Loin with Morello Cherry Sauce

Louiie Victa

Louiie Victa

March 8, 2022
Cocoa-Spiced Pork Loin with Morello Cherry Sauce on a serving plate
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3 hrs 20 min

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8

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Ingredients

For the pork:

  • 1 ButcherBox pork loin roast

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

  • Canola oil for searing

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Morello cherry preserves

  • 1/3 cup sherry vinegar

  • Juice of 1 orange

  • 1 sprig chopped fresh thyme

  • Zest of 1 orange

Step By Step

Instructions

For the pork:

1
To make the rub, combine cocoa powder, ancho chili powder, dried chipotle, and ground cumin in a small bowl. Set aside while you season the pork with kosher salt and pepper. Rub the pork with a generous amount of the cocoa chili rub, then tie it in about 6-8 sections with butcher’s twine.
2
At this point, if you have time, place the rubbed pork loin on a sheet tray with a wire rack overnight or for 6-12 hours.
3
Heat the oven to 200°F.
4
Get a large pan or a cast-iron skillet hot on a stovetop over medium-high heat. Add enough canola oil for searing the pork. Lightly sear the pork on all sides and be careful not to let it burn. The cocoa spice rub will turn dark immediately, so do a very quick sear, just enough to get a crust on the pork.
5
Transfer pork to a baking dish and slow roast in the oven for about 2-3 hours or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F.

For the sauce:

1
Combine the Morello cherry preserves, sherry vinegar, and orange juice in a small saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until all ingredients are combined. Add chopped thyme and stir. Let the sauce simmer over low heat until it has a thicker consistency. Stir in orange zest and remove the sauce from the stove but keep warm.
2
When the pork hits 145°F, take it out of the oven and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Remove the string and cut the pork loin into serving slices. Spoon the sauce on top and serve with your choice of sides.

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