Shelly's Recipe

GARLIC PORK ROAST

Category: Roasts/Tenderloins - Pork

1 (about 5 lbs) pork loin roast, backbone loosened
1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped celery
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

With a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket between rib on meaty side of roast. Combine green pepper, green onions, celery and garlic; stuff deeply into pockets. Season roast with salt and cayenne pepper. Insert meat thermometer. Place roast, rib side down, in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 2 3 hours or until thermometer reads 170. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serves 6-8