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Your family will say "ole" when they try this southwest roast. Enjoy with seasoned corn on the cob and baked sweet potatoes.
Roast Pork Loin Southwest Style
- 4- pound boneless pork loin roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded (about 2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tomatillo, peeled, chopped (about 1/3 cup) (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped, seeded (optional)
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, onion, cilantro, tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno pepper and chilies; cook about 2 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add oregano, cumin, red pepper and coriander; mix well. Refrigerate mixture until thoroughly chilled.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Using sharp knife, cut 8 to 10 slits about 1 inch long and 1 inch deep in top and sides of pork roast. Press heaping teaspoonful of cold vegetable mixture into each slit; spread remaining mixture over top and sides of roast. Place in prepared pan. Roast for about 1 1/2 hours, or until meat thermometer registers 155 degrees F.
- Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Serves 16.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 180 calories
Protein 26 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 133 milligrams
Cholesterol 66 milligramsRecipe and photograph provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.
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