Cajun-Spiced Roasted Pork Loin

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, and mustard; cook for 1 minute. Cut several small slits in the fat side of the pork loin with a paring knife; stuff the slits with the butter-spice mixture. Rub the remaining mixture over the surface of the pork loin; season the pork loin with salt and black pepper.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a roasting pan over medium heat; add the pork loin. Arrange the carrots, onion, bell pepper, and celery around the pork loin; lightly season the vegetables with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Cook in the preheated oven for 1 3/4 hours.

5. 5

   Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C); cook until the pork loin is browned, 15 minutes.

6. 6

   An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Transfer the roast to a cutting board; let it stand before slicing, 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, set the roasting pan with the pan juices over medium heat. Whisk in the flour; cook for 3 minutes.

8. 8

   Pour in the chicken stock; cook, whisking occasionally, for 6 minutes. Strain the sauce through a sieve; serve with the sliced pork roast.

• Calories 278.31 kcal Moderate
• Protein 8.8 g Moderate
• Carbs 21.3 g Moderate
• Total Fat 16.55 g High
• Saturated Fat 7.73 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 166.12 mg High
• Sodium 255.33 mg Moderate
• Fiber 2.03 g Low Source
• Sugar 4.13 g Moderate
• Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
• Calcium 59.76 mg Low Source
• Iron 1.45 mg Low Source
• Potassium 207.35 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 14.0 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 17.7 mg Moderate
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Celery
• Garlic 🧄
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