This Greek-inspired pork roast is the star of a Mediterranean feast your guests will enjoy. Serve with rice pilaf, grilled pita bread and a green salad laced with crumbled feta cheese and black olives. Purchased baklava and strong coffee make a perfect dessert.

Garlic and Cumin Grilled Pork Loin Roast

1 boneless pork loin roast, 2 to 3 pounds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons ground cumin
8 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Place olive oil, cumin, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, pepper and salt in bowl of food processor; process to a smooth paste (or place in blender and blend well).
2. Place pork in shallow pan; rub with paste, cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
3. Prepare medium-hot banked fire in covered grill.
4. Grill pork over indirect heat, away from fire, for about an hour, until internal temperature measured with a meat thermometer reads 150°F to 155°F (approximately 65°C).
5. Remove roast from grill, let rest 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Serves 4 to 6.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 330 calories Protein 38 grams Fat 18 grams Sodium 150 milligrams Cholesterol 110 milligrams Saturated Fat 5 grams Carbohydrates 1 grams

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.