Roasted Pork Loin

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This roast is great holiday fare, with incredible seasoning. But it's too good to save just for special occasions. It makes a warm, satisfying supper anytime. I'll often serve it with potato pancakes, applesauce and carrots. -Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup finely chopped onion

  • ½ cup finely chopped celery

  • ½ cup finely chopped green pepper

  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine

  • 6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast

Directions

  1. In a skillet, combine the first 12 ingredients; saute until the vegetables are tender. Untie roast and separate. Randomly cut 20 deep slits, 1 in. wide, on inside surface of roast. Fill slits with some of the vegetable mixture; retie roast. Place on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Spread remaining vegetable mixture over the roast. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 2 to 3 hours or until a meat thermometer reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.