
Grace A. Eckstorm, of Holden Beach, North Carolina, won the $2,500 Personal Favorites category with her island-flavored dish. A quick and flavorful relish of pineapple, golden raisins, green onions, lime juice, and cilantro add sweetness and tang to the herb-coated pork.
- 1 cup packed fresh oregano leaves
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 Tablespoon finely shredded lime peel
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 4-pound bone-in loin center rib roast
Relish
- 1½ cups chopped pineapple
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 4 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 16 6-inch corn tortillas, quartered
- 2 limes, quartered
- Preheat oven to 325°F. In food processor or blender combine oregano, 1 cup cilantro, ½ cup pineapple juice, the lime peel, 3 Tablespoons lime juice, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, the garlic, and cumin. Cover and blend or process until chopped. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until incorporated.
- With sharp knife, score surface of pork roast with small slits. Place roast in roasting pan, bone side down. Pour herb mixture over roast. Roast, uncovered 1¼ to 1¾ hours or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast reads 150°F , spooning herb mixture over meat two or three times during roasting. Lightly tent with foil and let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise to 160°F.
- For relish, in bowl combine pineapple, golden raisins, green onions, ¼ cup pineapple juice, 3 Tablespoons lime juice, 2 Tablespoons cilantro, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
- In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Cook tortilla wedges in hot oil for 15 to 20 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels. Wrap in foil to keep warm.
- To serve, cut meat from bone and thinly slice. Serve with tortilla wedges, relish, and garnish with lime wedges.
Makes 8 servings.

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