Pork Loin with Bacon and Brown Sugar Glaze

Ingredients:

• 1 boneless pork loin, about 5 to 6 pounds
• 4 to 6 slices apple wood smoked bacon

Rub Mixture:

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place pork loin in a roasting pan. Combine the rub ingredients and rub over the pork. Cut each strip of bacon in half crosswise and lay them over the pork loin. Roast for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the pork registers about 150°.
3. In the meantime, combine the brown sugar, flour, cider vinegar, and dry mustard in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 1 minute. Spoon over the pork and return to the oven. Roast for about 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until pork registers 160°.

Serves 6 to 8.