Herb-Roasted Pork

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 boneless pork loin , 5 pound
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups vinegar
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

2. 2

   Combine sage, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; rub thoroughly all over pork loin. Place pork in a roasting pan.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack, uncovered, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), depending upon your desired doneness, about 3 hours.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until glaze begins to bubble and thicken slightly. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

5. 5

   Brush pork loin with glaze 3 or 4 times during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Pour remaining glaze over roast to serve.