Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more, to taste
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds pork loin roast
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Herb Crust:
- 1 sweet onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime, zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon, cumin, cayenne, and salt, to taste. Rub the mixture all over the outside of the pork. In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the pork roast on all sides, just until golden. Remove the pork to a sheet tray, fat side up.
Meanwhile, make the herb crust: In a food processor, combine the onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and lime zest. In the same saute pan in which the pork was browned, add the olive oil and the onion mixture and cook until softened. Stir in the bread crumbs and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, to taste. Spread the mustard on top of the fatty layer of pork and then press the herb crust into it. Bake until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 30 minutes. Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest, covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice the roast, arrange on a serving platter and serve.
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By ktordai
on June 09, 2013
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This is the best pork recipe I have ever come across. If you love cilantro and garlic, this is your recipe. Omg....awesome bursting flavors...I have also made this recipe with boneless skinless chicken breast and it's absolutely delicious. I always add more quantities than what the recipe calls for but you don't have to. This recipe is full of flavor as is. When I did make it using chicken, ....about 1lb worth..it.took about 25 minutes. Thank you Melissa for the awesome recipe :
By msaklea
on June 02, 2013
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Very tasty with so many flavors!
By LisaBr82
on April 18, 2013
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Very forgetful friendly! I made this today after a very busy work day and failed to remember I cut the pork loin in half previously and didn't cut the additional ingredients in half as well. Luckily all you have to do is spoon off the toppings and use it as a dipping sauce and problem solved! Yum!
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