Thyme and Basil Roast Pork

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried thyme
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3-4 lbs.)
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 medium apple
1 medium onion
1 medium lemon
1 fresh rosemary sprig

Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Mix flour, basil, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over pork. 

In a skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.  Brown pork on all sides; place in a shallow roasting pan, fat side up.  Cut apple, onion and lemon into 1/2 inch wedges.  Squeeze one lemon wedge over pork; add apple, onion and remaining lemon wedges to pan.  Place rosemary over pork.

Roast for 1-1 1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145 degrees.  Remove pork, onion and apple to a serving platter; tent with foil.  Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

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