Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork loin
  • 2 jars Frontera Tomatillo Salsa
  • 64 oz chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp ground coriander seed
  • 1 tbsp roasted ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tbsp orange peel seasoning
  • 1 tbsp ground white pepper
  • 1 tbsp ground ancho chile
  • 1 salt
  • 1 vegetable oil; as needed

Method

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large roasting pan.
  • Toss pork loin with enough oil to cover.
  • Season with dried spices.
  • Saute pork with fat side down.
  • After approximately 3-5 minutes on medium heat the pork loin should have a nice sear.
  • Turn over and repeat to the other side.
  • The pork loin will not be fully cooked after searing both sides!
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add chicken stock.
  • Scrape up any brown bits with a wooden spoon.
  • Once the fond is incorporated, return the pork loin back to the pot.
  • Pour salsa over pork.
  • The liquid level should not exceed the height of the pork loin.
  • If the liquid is higher than the pork loin, remove pork loin and reduce liquid before returning pork back to the pan.
  • Bring to a simmer and cover.
  • Cook for approximately one hour or until pork is tender and cooked to desired level of doneness.
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