Persillade, a simple French mixture of parsley and garlic, adds elegance and flavour to meat. A pork roast is perfect for entertaining a small group since this cut is inexpensive but looks impressive. Choose either a six-bone rib roast or a centre-cut loin, which is usually cheaper.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2005
Ingredients
Method
Sprinkle roast all over with salt and pepper. In small bowl, mix together parsley, garlic and oil to form paste; rub all over roast. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.)Place roast on rack in small roasting pan; roast in 325°F (160°C) oven until meat thermometer inserted into centre registers 160°F (71°C), about 2 hours. Tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 240 mg
- Protein 39 g
- Calories 362.0
- Total fat 21 g
- Cholesterol 105 mg
- Saturated fat 7 g
- Total carbohydrate 2 g
%RDI
- Iron 20.0
- Folate 12.0
- Calcium 6.0
- Vitamin A 7.0
- Vitamin C 30.0
