Herb-Crusted Pork Roast
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours + standing
YIELD: 10 servings.
There is nothing like a well-seasoned pork roast, pan-seared and baked to perfection. The moist meat gets a flavor boost from a cheesy herbal crust and simple reduction sauce.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground mustard
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1 teaspoon lemon-herb seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 bone-in pork loin roast (4 pounds)
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2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
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2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
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2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup white wine or chicken broth
Directions
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1.
In a small bowl, combine the ground mustard, herb seasoning, salt and pepper; rub over roast. In a large skillet, brown roast in 2 tablespoons oil. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush top with Dijon mustard. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic and remaining oil; press onto roast.
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2.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Place on a warm serving platter. Let meat stand for 15 minutes before slicing.
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3.
Stir wine into roasting pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Pour into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until reduced by half. Serve with roast.
Nutrition Facts
4 ounces cooked pork: 315 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
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