When you want to impress without stressing, this Orange-Glazed Pork Loin with Eggplant and Herb Salad is a total showstopper. The pork is juicy, tender, and full of flavor, marinated with garlic, paprika, and coriander, then roasted to perfection and brushed with a rich, sticky orange-soy glaze. Served alongside a bright eggplant and herb salad, this dish strikes that beautiful balance between hearty and fresh, sweet and savory. It’s an elegant yet approachable recipe that’s perfect for special dinners or just to elevate your weekend meal.
Full Recipe
Ingredients
For the Pork Loin:
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1.7–1.9 pounds (800–900 g) pork loin
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Salt – to taste
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Ground black pepper – to taste
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp paprika
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2 tbsp olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, crushed and finely chopped
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2 onions, cut into half rings
For the Glaze:
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Juice of 1 orange
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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50 ml (1.6 fl oz) soy sauce
For the Salad:
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1–2 eggplants, sliced
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Salt – to taste
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Olive oil – for frying and dressing
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10–12 cherry tomatoes, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 bunch coriander, chopped
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1 bunch parsley, chopped
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Ground black pepper – to taste