Tequila-Lime Pork Roast

Ingredients

• 3 lbs boneless pork loin
• 1 cup tequila
• 2 cups lime juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lime zest, grated
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

1. 1

   Place pork in a large zip-type plastic bag.

2. 2

   Combine tequila, lime juice, oil, garlic and 1/8 tsp salt in bowl and por over pork in bag. Seal and refrigerate 24-48 hours.

3. 3

   Remove pork from bag and discard marinade. Pat pork dry.

4. 4

   Heat oven to 350°F.

5. 5

   Mix remaining ingredients in bowl and pat mixture over all surfaces of pork.

6. 6

   Place pork on a rack in shallow roasting pan. Roast 1-1 1/2 hours until internal temperature reaches 150°F

7. 7

   Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes (internal temperature will rise to around 160F).

8. 8

   Slice and serve.

9. 9

   NOTE: This could probably be done on a grill, too, but cook time might need adjusting.