Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients

Meat and Veggies
1 (~3 lbs) pork loin roast
5 tsp kosher salt
8–10 baby potatoes
2–3 carrots
2 poblano peppers
1 red/yellow onion
Honey Spice Rub
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp ground allspice
~3 tbsp honey
Mint Sauce
½ cup greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh mint, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, pressed

Method

Prep the pork loin

  • Pat pork loin dry with paper towels
  • Butterfly the pork loin
  • Season the inside and outside
  • Transfer to a plate and let sit at room temp for 30–45 mins

Prep the veggies

  • Wash and cut the potatoes to be a similar size
  • Wash and cut the carrots into 2″ pieces
  • Wash and cut the peppers into thirds
  • Peel and roughly chop the onion

Make the spice rub

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add all the powdered spices
  • Drizzle in the honey
  • Mix using a spoon to create a paste

Prep the Roast

  • Spread 12 of the rub on the inside of the loin, and spread the rest on the outside
  • Tie the loin every few inches with kitchen twine
    • Twist 3–4 times through before cinching the knot
  • Trim off the excess string
  • Oil a casserole dish or roasting pan and transfer the roast into it
  • Toss veggies with oil and salt
  • Arrange the veggies around the roast

Bake and Finish

  • Bake at 350°F until the center of the thickest part is 145°F (~1 hour 15 mins)
  • Toss in the juices and cover with foil and rest for 15 mins before cutting
  • Toss the veggies in the drippings and finish in the oven at 425°F while waiting
  • Remove the twine
  • Plate and drizzle with pan drippings