Rio Grande Pork Roast

Description
Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 4 – 6, with leftovers

Ingredients

 * 3 – 4 lb boneless pork roast
 * garlic pepper
 * ½ cup barbecue sauce
 * ½ cup apple or grape jelly
 * 1 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

 * 1) Rub surfaces of roast with garlic pepper.
 * 2) Place roast in a shallow pan and place in a preheated 350°F oven; roast for 30 minutes.
 * 3) To make basting sauce, combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stir to mix well.
 * 4) Pour basting sauce over roast and continue to roast, basting occasionally, until meat thermometer inserted registers 155°F, about 20 – 30 more minutes.
 * 5) Remove roast from pan and let rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.
 * 6) Remove pan drippings to a small saucepan, add enough water to make one cup and bring to a boil; boil for 3 – 4 minutes.
 * 7) Serve sauce on side with roast.