Baked Root Beer Pork Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, coat with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork loin roast with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
- Sear the pork loin on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove pork from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Pour the root beer into the skillet, stirring to deglaze the pan and loosen any browned bits.
- Add the barbecue sauce, stirring to combine well with the root beer mixture.
- Return the seared pork to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shreddable.
- Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing or shredding.
- Serve the pork with the sauce spooned over the top.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
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WW Points Calculation:
- Pork loin roast (3-4 lbs): 24 points
- Root beer (12 oz, regular): 10 points
- Barbecue sauce (1 cup, sugar-free): 4 points
- Onion (1 medium): 0 points
- Garlic (3 cloves): 0 points
- Salt (1 tsp): 0 points
- Black pepper (1/2 tsp): 0 points
- Smoked paprika (1/2 tsp): 0 points
- Dried thyme (1/2 tsp): 0 points
- Cooking spray: 0 points
Total Points: 38 points
Servings: 6
Points per Serving: 6 points
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 492
- Fat: 18.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26.5g
- Protein: 55.6g
I await your comments! Enjoy!
