sweet-and-savory-pineapple-pork-loin.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).",
        "Mix honey, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until texture of a paste.",
        "Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork loin in the hot skillet until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer pork loin to a baking dish. Spread honey paste over entire pork loin. Spread pineapple chunks around pork loin and sprinkle salt over pork loin.",
        "Place a cooking thermometer into the pork loin and cover dish with aluminum foil.",
        "Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Continue cooking until pork is cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).",
        "Transfer pork loin to a work surface and let rest, 3 to 5 minutes. Blend pineapple chunks and drippings in a blender until sauce is smooth; serve alongside pork loin."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste",
        "1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste",
        "1/2 (3 pound) pork loin",
        "1/2 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained",
        "1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Sweet and Savory Pineapple Pork Loin",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/240225/sweet-and-savory-pineapple-pork-loin/"
}