Pork Roast with Bacon, Mushroom Gravy and Southern-

Name: Pork Roast with Bacon, Mushroom Gravy and Southern-Style Smothered Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Essence or other Creole Seasoning, recipe follows; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 6 ounces thick cut bacon, diced; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 rib celery, finely chopped; 1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 6 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 quart canned low-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons sliced green onion tops; Cooked white rice, for serving; Southern-Style Smothered Green Beans, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 4 slices bacon; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Essence or other Creole Seasoning, recipe follows
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 ounces thick cut bacon, diced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 ounces button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 quart canned low-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sliced green onion tops
Cooked white rice, for serving
Southern-Style Smothered Green Beans, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
4 slices bacon
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, ends trimmed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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["Season the roast evenly with 2 teaspoons of the Essence, the salt, and black pepper and rub into the meat.", "Heat a cast iron Dutch oven and, when hot, add the bacon.", "Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy, about 6 minutes.", "Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain and set aside.", "Add the roast to the pan and increase the heat to high.", "Cook until the roast is evenly browned on all sides, about 6 to 8 minutes.", "Transfer the roast to a platter and set aside.", "Add the flour to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until a roux the color of milk chocolate is formed, 1 to 2 minutes.", "Add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and cook, stirring, until the vegetables have wilted, 4 minutes.", "Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of Essence and the garlic and cook for 1 minute.", "Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until they have released their liquid, about 4 minutes.", "Add the beef broth and Worcestershire and bring sauce to a boil.", "Return the roast to the pan and cover the pan.", "Reduce heat to low and cook the roast for 30 minutes.", "Turn the roast over, cover the pan, and continue to cook on low heat until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the roast registers 145 to 150 degrees F, about 20 minutes longer.", "Remove the roast from the pan and transfer to a platter.", "Cover loosely with foil to keep warm.", "Add the green onion tops to the sauce and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.", "Stir the reserved crispy bacon into the sauce, slice the roast and serve, with the sauce ladled over the roast and cooked white rice alongside.", "Serve with Southern Style Smothered Green Beans.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

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A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Essence or other Creole Seasoning, recipe follows, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Pork Roast with Bacon, Mushroom Gravy and Southern-Style Smothered Green Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Roast with Bacon, Mushroom Gravy and Southern-Style Smothered Green Beans

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