Peppered Pork Roast
Complete this basic pork roast with garlic mashed potatoes with pan gravy and buttered corn.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 (4-pound) pork loin roast
6 tablespoons pepper blend seasoning
Cooking Directions:
- Rub all surfaces of roast with seasoned pepper. Place pork in shallow roasting pan and roast in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes, until internal temperature (measured with a meat thermometer) reads 150°F to 155°F (approximately 65°C).
- Remove from oven and allow roast to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve.
Makes 8 servings.
Tips:
- Wrap and refrigerate leftovers for up to three days.
- Use leftovers with Caesar Sandwich, Caribbean Pork and Mango Salad, or Mediterranean Pasta Salad.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories 160 calories Protein 22 grams Fat 7 grams Sodium 50 milligrams Cholesterol 60 milligrams Saturated Fat 2 grams Carbohydrates 2 grams.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of National Pork Board.