Rio Grande Pork Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless pork loin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup apple jelly
• 1/2 cup purchased barbecue sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

1. Rub surfaces of roast well with salt, garlic and chili powder.
2. Place roast in shallow baking pan and roast at 325 degrees F for 30 minutes.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in small saucepan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
4. Pour sauce over roast. Continue roasting, basting occasionally, until meat thermometer registers 155 degrees F, about 50 to 60 minutes.
5. Remove roast from pan. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes, allowing internal temperature to rises to 160 degrees F.
6. Remove pan drippings to saucepan. Add enough water to make one cup; bring to a boil.
7. Carve roast and serve with sauce.