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Salt Crusted Pork Roast

Servings 6 -8 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2-3 lb pork tenderloin
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 1/2 C Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 C water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Score the fat on the top of the pork tenderloin with a sharp knife.
  • Rub the thyme and sage all over the meat.
  • In a baking dish, combine the kosher salt and black pepper with the 1/3 cup water.
  • Place the tenderloin in the baking dish and pack the salt mixture all over the top and sides of the meat.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and allow the roast to rest for at least 20 minutes.
  • Crack the salt crust off of the roast, slice and serve.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray@Happybellyfoodie.com