Oven Barbecued Pork Loin Roast

Summary
Prep time	15 min
Cook time	20-25 min per lb @ 325°
Source	TheSpruceEats.com
Yield / serves	4-8 servings (depending on roast size)
Rating	Very good

Ingredients

• 1 (5-pound) bone-in pork loin roast
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 dash ground cloves

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line a roasting pan with foil and place a rack in the pan. Place the pork roast on the rack and roast for 25 to 30 minutes per pound (2 hours to 2 1/2 hours for a 5-pound roast). The roast should register at least 145 F on a food thermometer, the minimum safe temperature for pork.

Meanwhile, make the barbecue sauce. Heat the butter or vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and translucent.

Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened somewhat and the flavors are concentrated.

Baste the pork roast with the barbecue sauce several times during the last 30 to 45 minutes of roasting time.

Let the roast rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

• If you don't have a rack for your roasting pan, scatter chunks of onions and carrots in the bottom of the foil-lined pan and place the roast on top of the vegetables.
• If you have extra barbecue sauce, you can cook it down and serve it on the side. Place the sauce in a skillet or small pot and cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly reduced.