Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and lightly season it with salt.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, cumin and pepper. Press the mixture all over the pork, coating it as thoroughly as possible.
Place the pork on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Turn the pork over and bake for 10 minutes longer. (The pork should be slightly pink in the center.) Remove the pork from the oven, transfer it to a cutting board, and let it rest for several minutes before serving. Cut the pork into 1/2-inch thick slices and serve immediately.
The meat turned out very juicy and tender, but I didn't care for the combination of parmesan cheese and cumin. If I made it again I would definitely try sage instead.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pat the pork dry with paper towels and lightly season it with salt.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese, cumin and pepper. Press the mixture all over the pork, coating it as thoroughly as possible.
Place the pork on a rimmed baking sheet or in a shallow roasting pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Turn the pork over and bake for 10 minutes longer. (The pork should be slightly pink in the center.) Remove the pork from the oven, transfer it to a cutting board, and let it rest for several minutes before serving. Cut the pork into 1/2-inch thick slices and serve immediately.
Author's Comments
VLC - Very Low Carb<br />
Carbs That Count - 0 grams<br />
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This is an unusual combination of flavors, but they really work together. The cheese forms a handsome crust around the pork, helping to seal in the juices. If you're bashful about cumin, feel free to use ground sage instead. <br />
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CTC*: 0; Total Carbs: 1.20; Fiber: 1.20; Total Fat: 13.75; Sat Fat: 6.04; Protein: 50.70; Calories: 339<br />
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Reprinted from: Low Carb 1-2-3: 225 Simply Great 3-Ingredient Recipes by Rozanne Gold with Helen Kimmel, M.S., R.D. © 2005 Rozanne Gold (January 2005, $16.95US/$23.95CAN; 1-59486-165-X) Permission granted by Rodale, Inc., Emmaus, PA 18098. Available wherever books are sold or directly from the publisher by calling (800) 848-4735 or visit their website at www.rodalestore.com
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