THYME & BASIL ROAST PORK

Thyme & Basil Roast Pork image

Dad's favorite roast pork was rubbed with cinnamon, thyme, basil and lemon. He loved thick slices and wanted only a salad to finish off the meal. -Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium apple, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges
1 fresh rosemary sprig

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix flour, basil, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over pork., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown roast on all sides. Place roast in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up. Arrange apple and onion around roast. Squeeze lemon juice from 1 wedge over pork; add lemon wedges to pan. Place rosemary over pork., Roast 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145°. Remove roast, onion and apple to a serving platter; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges