Weeknight-friendly Faux-Roast Pork

When I was growing up, a good “roast” was a delicious Sunday night treat. Something special when we had company over. Something that required time and effort.  While I appreciate the value in a good traditional roast, I rarely have the time or patience to whip one up. Especially on a weeknight.

This recipe is a great, low fat way to have the tasty, tender meat of a slow-cooked pork roast in less than 30 minutes.



Broiler-roasted pork tenderloin

1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed of visible fat
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preheat broiler. Pat pork loin dry with paper towels. Combine sugar, celery seed, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over pork loin. Place on broiling tray and broil approximately 7-8 minutes per side, until meat is cooked but still pinkish in the center. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into ¼ inch slices.