Five Spice Pork with Roast Potatoes

FOR THE PORK ROAST

1.One(1)  2lb. pork loin roast

2.Season with the following:

   a. Salt

Roasted Pork & Potatoes

   b. Pepper 

   c. Chinese 5 Spice pwdr

   d. Herbs de Provence 

 ROASTED POTATOES

1. Red Potatoes cut in1/2 or 1/4's if large  

2. Olive Oil

3. Salt & Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees

2. Season the pork with the herbs and spices 

3. Place potatoes in a baking dish 

4. Toss with oil and S&P 

5. Place the pork roast on top 



6. Bake for 45 minutes or 'til an instant read thermometer reads 155F
7. Remove pork to a plate let rest UNCOVERED 
8. Continue cooking the potatoes for another 15 minutes or until tender. 

SERVE WITH

1. Warm apple sauce flavored with five spice powder

2. Seasonal greens like Chard, Kale or Brocolli. 

IF...

If you do not have the five spice mentioned above, use any sweet spice like tarragon or even cinnamon or any dry herb. Or use a mustard mixed with whatever herb or spice you use. 

My family had this for dinner this week, and it took about an hour from start to finish.