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Basil Marinated Pork Roast with Truvía® Calorie-Free Sweetener

The basil-infused marinade clinches the success of this succulent dish. The meat is roasted to a golden brown and lined with a sweet-savory herb crust. A dinnertime hit any time of year, this roast has 10% fewer calories than the full-sugar version*.

Serving size

8-10 servings (3 oz. each)

Calories

90 Calories

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) worcestershire sauce

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) low sodium soy sauce

  • 12 cup (125 mL) club soda

  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

  • 14 cup (50 mL) Truvía® calorie-free sweetener spoonable*

  • 12 tsp (2.5 mL) cider vinegar

  • 112 lemons, juiced and zested

  • 14 cup (50 mL) basil, chopped

  • 14 cup (50 mL) parsley, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dijon mustard

  • 12 tsp (2.5 mL) celery seed

  • 12 Tbsp (7.5 mL) mustard seed

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 (1.5-2 lb) pork loin roast, tenderized

*14 packets Truvía® Calorie-Free Sweetener

Directions

  • 1.

    In a small bowl, combine worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, club soda, olive oil, Truvía® calorie-free sweetener, vinegar, lemon juice and zest, basil, parsley, mustard, celery seed, mustard seed and garlic.

  • 2.

    Tenderize the pork loin by placing on a cutting board. Take two forks with both hands and simultaneously jab the fork into the loin multiple times to pierce.

  • 3.

    Place pork loin roast in a large plastic re-sealable bag and pour marinade over pork loin. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

  • 4.

    Preheat oven to 325° F (160° C).

  • 5.

    Remove roast from bag, place in a roasting pan, and save marinade.

  • 6.

    Roast pork loin at 325°F for about 114 hours, or to an internal temperature of 155° F. Baste the pork with the marinade every 30 minutes while cooking.

  • 7.

    Remove roast from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes (it will continue to cook during this resting stage). Confirm internal temperature has reached 160° F prior to serving.

  • 8.

    Serve with wild brown rice or string beans.

*This Basil Marinated Pork Roast has 90 calories and 0 grams of sugar per serving as compared to a full-sugar version that has 100 calories and 4 grams of sugar per serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories 90
Total Fat 3g
Saturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
Sodium 90mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fibre 0g
Sugars 0g
Erythritol 2g
Protein 13g
Vitamin A 0% DV
Vitamin C 8% DV
Calcium 0% DV
Iron 4% DV