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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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I make this pork roast often when I'm entertaining company. It's especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely as well. Ingredients:
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds) |
1/4 cup dijon mustard |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
1/3 cup minced chives |
1/4 cup minced fresh sage or 4 teaspoons rubbed sage |
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme |
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed |
2-3/4 teaspoons pepper, divided |
1 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
Directions:
1. Starting about a third in from one side, make a lengthwise slit down the roast to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Turn roast over and make another lengthwise slit starting about a third in from the opposite side. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness; remove plastic wrap.
2. Combine mustard and garlic; rub two-thirds of the mustard mixture over roast. Combine the chives, sage, thyme, rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle two-thirds of the herb mixture over roast. Roll up jelly roll style, starting with a long side; tie several times with kitchen string. Rub oil over roast; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper.
3. Place roast on a greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Brush roast with remaining mustard mixture and sprinkle with remaining herbs. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 9 servings.
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