Pork Loin with Caraway Crust

Ingredients

• 3 pounds pork loin roast boneless
• 2 tablespoons caraway seed crushed
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard 
• 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• roasting pan
• kitchen thermometer

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the caraway seed, salt, mustard powder, thyme, oregano and vegetable oil to make a paste.
2. Place the roast in a roasting pan fat side up. Rub the spice mixture into the top and sides of the roast. Insert a meat thermometer into the roast, and place in the oven.
3. Roast for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F (67 degrees C).
4. Remove from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes. The temperature will rise to 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Slice and serve.