Holiday Pork Roast

Name: Holiday Pork Roast
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 35 min
Yield: 12-15 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups white wine

This moist and tender pork roast always makes a statement when it appears on the table. This is my husband's entree of choice for any occasion. It's a no-fuss favorite because it marinates overnight. —Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Ingredients

1/2 cup dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups white wine

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the mustard, soy sauce, oil, garlic and thyme; rub over roast. Place in a large resealable bag. seal bag; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally.
Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; pour wine into the pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 2-1/2 hours until a thermometer reads 160°, basting with pan juices every 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Originally published as Holiday Pork Roast in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2001