BONELESS PORK LOIN ROAST WITH HERBED PEPPER RUB
Serves 6-8, with leftovers.
• 1 3-pound boneless pork loin roast
Herbed Pepper Rub:
• 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking Directions
Pat pork dry with paper towel.
In small bowl, combine all rub ingredients well and apply to all surfaces of the pork roast.
Place roast in a shallow pan and roast in a 350 degrees F. oven for 1-1 1/4 hours (18-20 minutes per pound), until internal temperature, measured with a meat thermometer, registers 155 degrees F.
Remove roast from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this as part of a casual New Year's Eve celebration buffet. Partner with Black-eyed Pea Salsa (condiment category), Mashed Sweet Potato Casserole (sides category), green beans and cornbread.
Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board.
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