Garlic-and-Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin Roast

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   In a mini processor, combine the garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds, ground fennel, crushed red pepper, black pepper and olive oil and process to a paste.

3. 3

   Set the pork roast on a large rimmed baking sheet and cut shallow score marks all over the fat.

4. 4

   Spread 1 tablespoon of the garlic paste on the underside of the roast; spread the remaining paste all over the scored fat and meaty parts of the roast.

5. 5

   Season all over with salt.

6. 6

   Roast the pork, fat side up, for 1 hour.

7. 7

   Reduce the oven temperature to 325 and roast the pork for about 35 minutes longer, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat registers 150.

8. 8

   Transfer the roast to a carving board and let rest for 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Carve the roast into chops and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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