Pork Roast with Herb Rub

Name: Pork Roast with Herb Rub
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons dried marjoram; 2 teaspoons rubbed sage; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)

A combination of dry herbs gives pork an out-of this-world flavor. This wonderful, moist roast is a family favorite—and it makes great company fare, too. —Carolyn Pope, Mason City, Iowa

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (4 pounds)

Directions

Mix first seven ingredients; rub over roast. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan, fat side up. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°, 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours.
Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

4 ounces cooked pork: 198 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat.

Originally published as Herbed Pork Roast in Quick Cooking May/June 1998

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meaganteal

Dec 27, 2015

This was ok. Not much flavor inside the pork. Not sure if I would make again.
bjsilve0

May 7, 2015

Beyond excellent but add to directions "spray the pan with Pam".
Helem

Dec 27, 2014

I made a couple changes and this is the best rub ever!