2004 Baked Pork Loin Roast

By boandozzy

4 ounces cooked pork equals 219 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 459 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 29 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.

Originally published as Savory Pork Roast in Light & Tasty June/July 2003, p39

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1-1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bone-in pork loin roast (5 pounds)
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1 cup sliced carrots

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 105mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. With a sharp knife, cut 1/2-in.-deep slits in fat side of roast. Rub spice mixture into slits and over roast. Place roast fat side up in a shallow roasting pan. Place onion and carrots around roast.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour 40 minutes or until tender. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving. Yield: 12 servings.