Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Herbed Pepper Rub

Recipe from TheOtherWhiteMeat.com

Times:

5 minutes prep, 90 minutes cook

Ingredients:

1 3 pound boneless pork loin roast

Herbed Pepper Rub:

2 tablespoons black pepper, cracked

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

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 (20 minutes per pound), until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 150 degrees F. Remove roast from oven; let rest until temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 10 minutes before slicing to serve. Serves 6-8, with leftovers.

Nutritional values for 12 servings

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this as part of a casual New Year's Eve celebration buffet. Partner with Black-eyed Pea Salsa, Sweet Potato Casserole, green beans and Cornbread.

Nutrition:

Calories: 131 calories
Protein: 22 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Sodium: 97 milligrams
Cholesterol: 57 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
Fiber: 1 grams

Random Safety Tip:

Do not overcrowd pork cuts when sautéing. Leaving space between them will allow them to brown and cook more evenly.