Moroccan-Spiced Pork Roast

Moroccan-Spiced Pork Roast
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    93

Embark on a culinary journey with this Moroccan-spiced pork roast, a symphony of fragrant spices and tender pork. This impressive dish is surprisingly simple to prepare, perfect for elevating any occasion with its exotic flavors and stunning presentation.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    33 g
  • Cholesterol
    56 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    877 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

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Butterfly the pork loin by cutting almost all the way through, starting on the thinnest side, keeping your knife flat and parallel to the cutting board. Stop about 1 inch from the opposite edge you started, so that the meat opens up like a book. A few more shallow cuts can be made if the pork is not opening up enough to flatten out, but do not cut all the way through, otherwise you'll end up with two pieces.

02

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45 mins

Season the butterflied pork on both sides with kosher salt and let sit out at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes, or 2 to 3 hours in the fridge.

03

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a roasting pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Pat the tenderloin dry with a paper towel.

04

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Mix cumin, coriander, ginger, black pepper, smoked paprika,cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and honey together in a bowl with a spoon. Spread about half of the spice mixture inside the butterflied pork, fold it back together, and spread the remaining mixture all over the surface. Use 3 or 4 pieces of kitchen string to tie the loin up every few inches, cutting off extra string.

05

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Toss potatoes, carrots, chile peppers, and onion with olive oil and salt in a bowl.

06

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Place the pork into the prepared roasting pan and surround with vegetable mixture.

07

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1 hrs 15 mins

Roast in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loin reads at least 140 to 145 degrees F (60 to 63 degrees C), about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn roast over with tongs in pan drippings. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 15 minutes.

08

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10 mins

Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Toss vegetable mixture in pan drippings and return to the oven to crisp up, about 10 minutes.

09

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Combine yogurt, mint, and garlic in a small bowl for sauce.

10

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0 mins

Remove strings on roast. Slice, spoon pan drippings over, and serve with vegetables and yogurt sauce.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of harissa paste to the spice mixture.
If you don't have Anaheim peppers, poblano peppers make a suitable substitute.
Ensure the pork loin is tied tightly to maintain its shape during roasting. This also helps the spices penetrate the meat evenly.
Allowing the roast to rest is crucial for retaining its juices. Don't skip this step!
Serve with couscous or quinoa for a complete and satisfying meal.

Connie Ondricka

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 31 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Treva Halvorson

    The flavors are incredible! My guests were very impressed.

  • Deon Schuppe

    Next time, I'll double the vegetable mixture. They were so good!

  • Rossie Lakin

    My family loved this. The yogurt sauce is the perfect complement.

  • Maritza Reichert

    This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing.

  • Jeff Medhurst

    So easy to follow and the results were fantastic.

  • Lia Breitenberg

    The spice blend is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Jennyfer Jones

    I was intimidated by the butterflying, but it was easier than I thought.

  • Antonietta Zemlak

    This recipe was a hit! The pork was so flavorful and tender.

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