Spice-Crusted Roast Pork Loin
Pork loin is a lean source of protein that fits perfectly into a balanced diet. Chopped walnuts or hazelnuts would make an excellent addition to this recipe if you don’t have pecans on hand.
Serves: 4Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 8 hours 35 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. dried thyme
- ¼ tsp. dried sage
- ¾ tsp. ground black pepper
- 12 oz. boneless pork loin roast
- 2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
- 2 Tbsp. fennel seeds
Directions
- Put olive oil, crushed garlic, brown sugar, thyme, sage, and ¼ tsp. black pepper in a heavy, freezer-style plastic bag. Work bag until ingredients are mixed. Add roast; turn in bag to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place pork loin in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and remaining black pepper. Rub pork loin with seed mixture. Make a tent of aluminum foil; arrange over pork loin, covering seeds completely so they won’t char. Roast for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 350°F. Continue to roast for another 8–15 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 150°F–170°F, depending on how well-done you prefer it.
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 110 |
Total Fat | 6g |
Saturated Fat | 1g |
Cholesterol | 40mg |
Sodium | 30mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
Dietary Fiber | 2g |
Sugars | 0g |
Protein | 14g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. dried thyme
- ¼ tsp. dried sage
- ¾ tsp. ground black pepper
- 12 oz. boneless pork loin roast
- 2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
- 2 Tbsp. fennel seeds
Directions
- Put olive oil, crushed garlic, brown sugar, thyme, sage, and ¼ tsp. black pepper in a heavy, freezer-style plastic bag. Work bag until ingredients are mixed. Add roast; turn in bag to coat. Marinate in refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place pork loin in a roasting pan. In a small bowl, combine coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and remaining black pepper. Rub pork loin with seed mixture. Make a tent of aluminum foil; arrange over pork loin, covering seeds completely so they won’t char. Roast for 10 minutes, then lower heat to 350°F. Continue to roast for another 8–15 minutes, or until meat thermometer reads 150°F–170°F, depending on how well-done you prefer it.
Nutrition Information
Amount per serving | |
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Calories | 110 |
Total Fat | 6g |
Saturated Fat | 1g |
Cholesterol | 40mg |
Sodium | 30mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
Dietary Fiber | 2g |
Sugars | 0g |
Protein | 14g |