P O R K L O I N W I T H M U S T A R D S E E D C R U S T

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SERVES SIX

• 8 oz. plain nonfat yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1 boneless pork loin, 3 pounds
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 2 Tbs. mustard seed

P R E P A R A T I O N:

Combine the yogurt, garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt,
and pepper in a small bowl. Place the pork loin
in a shallow baking dish and coat well
with the yogurt mixture. Cover with plastic wrap
and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Let the pork stand at room temperature
for 1 hour before roasting.


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Wipe the marinade off the pork and place it
in a roasting pan. Combine the sugar and mustard seeds
and coat the pork with the mixture. Sprinkle with
the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Roast for 1 hour 20 minutes.
Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees
and continue roasting until the pork reaches 150
to 160 degrees on a meat thermometer
and the top is crisp, about 10 minutes longer.
Let stand for 15 minutes, cut into slices,
and serve with pan

Serves 6 as a main course.

Recipe from A Well Seasoned Appetite.
Reproduced by permission from Viking .
Copyright © 1995 by Molly O'Neill

Published: 1997