Pork Loin Roast

Dinner at the Sodahls household was AMAZING!! Future Mr and Mrs Paula Deen perhaps??   :)  We made this with Apple Brown Rice Dressing and Festive Roasted Veggies... probably the best complete meal yet.  This pork roast was 1. EASY 2. Cooked perfectly and 3. YUMMY!!!  The rub was possibly the best rub I've ever had....ahhh leftovers tomorrow is going to be amazing!!

Makes 6-8 servings: Paula Deen Magazine

Ingredients:
4lb boneless pork loin roast
3 large cloves garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish: fresh rosemary and sage sprigs

Using kitchen string, tie roast, securing at 1-inch intervals.

In a small bowl, combine garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Italian seasoning, sea salt and pepper to make a paste.  Rub mixture over all sides of roast.  Place roast in a large, heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; seal and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly spray a roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add roast, and cook for 2-4 minutes per side or until browned on all sides.  Place roast in prepared pan.

Bake for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 145 degrees.  Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes before slicing.  Garnish with rosemary and sage.