Turmeric Spiced Pork Loin

Ingredients

For the pork loin

• 1 1/2 lb Smithfield Prime Boneless Fresh Pork Loin
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the veggies

• 4 parsnips chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 2 carrots chopped into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces
• 1 leek diced
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parsley to garnish

Steps

1. Mix together the thyme, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil and pour into a plastic bag with the cut parsnips, carrots and leek. Set aside to marinade while you prepare the pork loin.

2. Preheat oven to 425 F.

3. In another bowl, mix together the rosemary, turmeric, salt and pepper. Slice the pork loin into 1" to 1 1/2" thickness.

4. Place the pork loin slices on a cutting board and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Rub it slightly with your hands into the pork loin.

5. Place the sliced pork loin into a large casserole dish 9-inch x 13-inch. Pour the vegetable and marinade into the dish surrounding the pork loin.

6. Roast at 425 F 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 165 F.

7. Remove from the oven add parsley garnish and serve.

Notes