Roast Pork with Mustard and Lemon

Tender roast pork flavored with Dijon mustard and lemon zest; a low-carb main dish, oven-baked.

Ingredients

pork shoulder or pork loin roast

Dijon mustard

lemon zest

garlic powder

olive oil

salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F); brush the roast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Mix the mustard, lemon zest, and garlic powder; generously coat the roast with this mixture.
3. Place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan and cook for 60–70 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 63–65°C (145–150°F) for juicy meat; cover if the surface browns too quickly.
4. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes under aluminum foil before slicing thinly.
5. Serve with a reduced pan juice sauce (deglaze the roasting pan with a little water or broth and reduce) and steamed green vegetables.

Variants

• Add Herbes de Provence or rosemary under the mustard for a more Provençal flavor.

Tips

• Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking; letting it rest ensures clean slicing.

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