Bourbon Pecan Pork Roast

This is a traditional easter dinner in our home. I've been making this for years.

Heat oven to 325f.

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and brown the pork on all sides.

Put the meat on a rack in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Cook 30 minutes.

Meanwhile , add the pecans to the oil in the frying pan , cook over medium heat 1 minute and remove.

Combine the bourbon , sugar and 1 / 4 tsp salt.

Add to the frying pan and boil until the sugar dissolves and bourbon reduces slightly , 1 to 2 minutes.

After the meat has cooked 30 minutes , begin basting with the bourbon sauce.

Cook until a meat thermometer stuck in the center reaches 160f , about 30 more minutes.

Five minutes before the meat is done , sprinkle with pecans.

olive oil, pork loin roast, salt and pepper, pecan pieces, bourbon, brown sugar