Cajun Pork Roast

Pungent peppery and popular Cajun flavors give this tender roast its punch. Gather your spices (and a group of friends) for a meal that only looks like it took all day. Garnished potatoes make a nice accompaniment as does a steamed dark green vegetable such as broccoli.

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes
Cooking Time: 60 Minutes

Ingredients:

2 pound Smithfield Lean Generation boneless single loin pork roast
3 T. paprika
1/2 t. red pepper (cayenne)
1 T. garlic powder
1 t. oregano
2 t. thyme
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. white pepper ground
1/2 t. cumin
1/4 t. nutmeg

Steps:

Combine all seasonings and rub well over all surfaces of roast. Place roast in shallow pan and roast in 350 degree F. oven for about an hour until internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees F. Remove from oven let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Cuisine:

American

Type of Dish:

Entree

Smithfield Product:

Portioned Pork

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with roasted new potatoes and refreshing fruit salad.

Nutritional information:

Per 3oz. serving:
Calories: 178
Sodium: 239 mg
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg
Fat: 7 g

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about Pork. The Other White Meat®, visit our website www.otherwhitemeat.com