Name: Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Herbed Pepper Rub
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 to 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper; 2 teaspoons dried basil, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed; 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 pound boneless pork top loin roast (single loin) (see Tip); 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) jar hot, medium, or mild salsa; ½ cup sliced green onions; ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 Lemon wedges; 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For rub, combine Parmesan cheese, the 1 to 2 tablespoons black pepper, the basil, rosemary, dried thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl.

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Step 2

Trim fat from pork roast. Pat dry with paper towels. On a sheet of waxed paper or parchment paper, sprinkle rub in an even layer. Roll pork roast in rub to coat on all sides. Place pork roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into center of roast. Roast for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 150 degrees F. Cover roast with foil; let stand for 15 minutes. The temperature of the meat after standing should be 160 degrees F.
Step 3

Meanwhile, to prepare black-eyed pea salsa: In a medium bowl, stir together black-eyed peas, salsa, green onions, and the 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper. Cover and chill until serving time. (Or if desired, place black-eyed pea salsa in a medium saucepan; bring just to boiling over medium heat.)
Step 4

Slice meat and serve with cold or hot black-eyed pea salsa. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges and fresh thyme.

Tips

Tip: To keep the sodium in this dish in check, look for natural pork. If using enhanced pork, omit the salt.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 ounces cooked meat

Per Serving:

242 calories; protein 29.7g; carbohydrates 15.1g; dietary fiber 4.4g; sugars 1.3g; fat 6.4g; saturated fat 2.1g; cholesterol 62.7mg; vitamin a iu 169.6IU; vitamin c 2mg; folate 12.9mcg; calcium 68.5mg; iron 1.5mg; magnesium 28mg; potassium 517mg; sodium 527.6mg.

Exchanges:

3 1/2 lean protein, 1 starch

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