BAKED PORK LOIN ROAST

Baked Pork Loin Roast image

Seasoned with a flavorful rub of sage, oregano, thyme and nutmeg, this mouthwatering roast is perfect for special occasions. The impressive entree will have guest asking for seconds.-Edith Fisher, Leyden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in pork loin roast (5 pounds)
1 cup sliced onion
1 cup sliced carrots

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. With a sharp knife, cut 1/2-in.-deep slits in fat side of roast. Rub spice mixture into slits and over roast. Place roast fat side up in a shallow roasting pan. Place onion and carrots around roast. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour 40 minutes or until tender. Let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges