Spiced Pork Roast with Jalapeño Gravy

Hot and spicy Southwestern-style pork roast with jalapeño gravy.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/4 cup kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 1/2 pounds boneless pork roast
2 jalapeños
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup half-and-half (light cream)
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine coarse salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub over boneless pork roast until well coated.
2. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 145°F (approximately 60°C).
3. Meanwhile, brush jalapeños with oil and roast for 6 minutes, or until soft. Remove seeds and membrane and chop, then combine in a saucepan with half-and-half and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
4. Combine flour and butter. Stir into the boiling broth and simmer until thickened. Serve over the sliced pork roast.

Makes 6 servings.