ROASTED HERB-STUFFED PORK LOIN

Roasted Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin image

I make this pork roast often when I'm entertaining company. It's especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup minced chives
1/4 cup minced fresh sage or 4 teaspoons rubbed sage
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2-3/4 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Starting about a third in from one side, make a lengthwise slit down the roast to within 1/2 in. of the bottom. Turn roast over and make another lengthwise slit starting about a third in from the opposite side. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness; remove plastic wrap., Combine mustard and garlic; rub two-thirds of the mustard mixture over roast. Combine the chives, sage, thyme, rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle two-thirds of the herb mixture over roast. Roll up jelly roll style, starting with a long side; tie several times with kitchen string. Rub oil over roast; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper., Place roast on a greased rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Brush roast with remaining mustard mixture and sprinkle with remaining herbs. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.