Brandied Pork Loin

3 lb Pork loin roast
1 tb Dijon mustard
1 ts Grated orange rind
1/4 c Orange juice
1/4 c Apple brandy or Schnapps
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 tb Brown sugar; packed

Rub roast with mustard. Place in small glass baking dish. Combine orange rind, brandy, orange juice, salt and pepper. Spoon all over meat. Marinate at room temperature for 2 hours, turning and basting occasionally. Reserve marinade. Press brown sugar into meat. Baste with some of the marinade. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 350 degrees. Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes or until meat thermometer registers appropriate temperature. Continue basting during roasting. Remove to serving dish and slice evenly. Really good, tastes like barbecued ribs without all the bones. Serves 4.

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