Cajun Roasted Pork Loin

Name: Cajun Roasted Pork Loin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 130 min
Total time: 145 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (4 pound) pork loin roast; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup chicken broth

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This wonderful roast creates an incredible sauce for drizzling over the meat. If you like it spicier add more cayenne.

Recipe by Patti Terranova

Updated on April 2, 2019

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 pound) pork loin roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken broth

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cayenne, oregano, pepper, thyme, mustard, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Use a paring knife to make several small incisions in the fat side of the meat. Stuff the slits with the spice mix, and rub the remaining mix over the surface of the meat. Sprinkle the roast with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat. Put the roast in the pan, and surround with the carrots, red pepper, celery, and onion. Lightly salt and pepper the vegetables. Place roasting pan in preheated oven, and cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F, and cook for an additional 15 minutes to brown the meat. Cook until meat is 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove roast from pan, and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Place the roasting pan, with the pan juices, over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the hot drippings, and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock and cook, whisking occasionally, for 6 minutes. Strain sauce, and serve with the sliced pork roast.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

409	Calories
25g	Fat
7g	Carbs
38g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	31%
Saturated Fat 9g	47%
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 178mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 38g
Vitamin C 23mg	115%
Calcium 47mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 692mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.