Pineapple Pork Loin Roast

A tender and juicy pork loin roast, with a tangy twist.

Ingredients List & Amounts
 2 kg Meridian pork loin roast
For The Brine:
 2 cups water
 2 tsp salt
For The Sauce:
 ½ fresh pineapple, in chunks
 2 cups coconut milk
 3 cloves crushed garlic
 3 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
 ½ cup rice vinegar
 2 tbsp sesame oil
 1 tsp black pepper
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
 ½ Juice from half a lime

Preparation & Cooking Directions
1

For best results, brine your roast in a salt and water mixture overnight in the fridge.

2

The next day, remove and rinse the roast, and place in a large, oven-safe saucepan with a lid.

3

Mix the pineapple, garlic, ginger, 1 cup coconut milk, rice vinegar, sesame oil, pepper, salt and spice together in a blender until smooth. Pour over the roast and marinate for 2-3 hours.

4

Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the covered roast in the oven for a total of 2 hours, basting with the cooking liquid every 30 minutes or so.

5

After 1.5 hours, crack the lid open.

6

For the last 15 minutes, remove the lid completely.

7

Remove the roast from the oven and place on a serving platter. Cover to keep it warm.

8

Add lime juice and rest of coconut milk to the cooking liquid in the saucepan. Once combined, serve with the roast and enjoy!