ROASTED SALT-AND SPICE-PACKED PORK LOIN
Provided by Gabrielle Hamilton
Categories Pork Roast Christmas Low Cal Dinner Pork Tenderloin Spice Healthy Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 250°F. Sprinkle pork roast all over with 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and fennel seeds, patting to adhere. Heat olive oil in heavy large roasting pan over medium-high heat. Place pork, fat side down, in pan. Cook until brown on all sides and on ends, holding pork upright with tongs when necessary, about 12 minutes. Transfer pork to baking sheet and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- Combine 8 cups coarse salt, 2/3 cup black pepper, allspice, and juniper berries in same roasting pan. Stir to blend. Add 1 cup water and stir to moisten. Push 2/3 to 3/4 of salt mixture to 1 side of pan, spreading remaining salt in long wide strip (about size of roast) as base for pork. Place pork, bone side down, on salt base. Pack remaining salt over entire roast, enclosing completely.
- Roast pork in salt crust until instantread thermometer inserted straight down into pork from top center registers 165°F, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Transfer roasting pan to work surface. Let pork rest 10 to 20 minutes. Remove all salt from around pork. Transfer pork to cutting board, brushing off any remaining salt. Position roast so that bones are vertical. Cut between bones and meat to remove bone slab in 1 piece.
- Place bone slab on platter. Arrange roast atop bones in original position. Carve roast and serve.
- Sold in the spice aisle of most supermarkets.
- What to drink:
- With the pork, pour a Côtes du Rhône. We like the Domaine Rouge-Bleu 2007 "Mistral" (France, $18). Its blackberry and earthy flavors and anise notes complement the meat deliciously.
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Keanu Barradas
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The pork loin was incredibly tender and juicy, and the spice rub was perfect. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious me
Sadeq Yaar
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious weeknight meals, and this roasted pork loin fits the bill perfectly. The pork loin is always juicy and tender, and the spice rub is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted veget
Woodrow Felder III
[email protected]I've made this roasted pork loin several times now and it's always a winner! The pork loin is always cooked perfectly and is so flavorful. The spice rub is delicious and gives the pork a nice crust. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables and mash
tanka magar
[email protected]This roasted pork loin is incredible! The pork is cooked perfectly and is so juicy and flavorful. The spice rub is delicious and gives the pork a nice crust. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the whole fam
George Georgiou
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge success! The pork loin was juicy and tender, and the spice rub was perfect. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious meal. I highly recommend this recip
Jessica Sandoval
[email protected]This roasted pork loin is a must-try! The pork is cooked to perfection and is so flavorful. The spice rub is delicious and gives the pork a nice crust. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the whole family.
wasiq wasiq
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The pork loin was incredibly tender and juicy, and the spice rub was perfect. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious me
Bluetooth Blu
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for easy and delicious weeknight meals, and this roasted pork loin fits the bill perfectly. The pork loin is always juicy and tender, and the spice rub is delicious. I like to serve it with roasted veget
Anna'z World
[email protected]I've made this roasted pork loin several times now and it's always a winner! The pork loin is always cooked perfectly and is so flavorful. The spice rub is delicious and gives the pork a nice crust. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables and mash
Natasa Milosevic
[email protected]This roasted pork loin is incredible! The pork is cooked perfectly and is so juicy and flavorful. The spice rub is delicious and gives the pork a nice crust. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the whole fam
Kenneth d. Griffin
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge success! The pork loin was juicy and tender, and the spice rub was perfect. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a delicious meal. I highly recommend this recip
Stephanie Previtte
[email protected]This roasted pork loin is a must-try! The pork is cooked to perfection and is so flavorful. The spice rub is delicious and gives the pork a nice crust. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with the whole family.
Joseph Kwarteng
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! The pork loin was incredibly tender and juicy, and the spice rub was perfect. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a delicious meal. I'l
Matyas Tebabu
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were fantastic! The pork loin was juicy and flavorful, and the spice rub gave it a delicious crust. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Anas Janoo
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! The pork loin was so moist and tender, and the flavors were incredible. I used a combination of paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder for the spice rub, and it was perfect. I served it wi
chervy
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The pork loin was cooked to perfection and was so flavorful. The spice rub was just the right amount of spicy and savory. I will definitely be making this again!
Kingston Thompson
[email protected]I've made this roasted pork loin several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The combination of salt, spices, and garlic is perfect, and the pork always comes out juicy and tender. I like to serve it with roasted vegetables a
Day with me
[email protected]This roasted pork loin recipe is a keeper! The salt and spice rub creates a flavorful crust that seals in the juices, resulting in a tender and succulent pork loin that is bursting with flavor. The cooking instructions are easy to follow, and the dis