Mustard Crusted Pork Roast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For Croutons
1 1/2 cups cubed French bread (about 1/2-3/4 inch-sized cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/2 tablespoon parmesan cheese
For Roast
2 lbs boneless pork loin roast
2 tablespoons spicy mustard
1 cup garlic-flavored croutons, crushed
salt and pepper

Preparation

CROUTONS *** Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Combine all crouton ingredients in large bowl and gently toss to coat.
Bake until crispy, about 20 minutes, turning once or twice during cook time.
When done, set aside to cool.
Place 1 cup of the croutons in a plastic bag and crush by using a rolling pin.
PORK ROAST *** Increase oven temperature to 400\u00b0F.
Season roast with salt and pepper, place in a shallow pan and roast for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven, spread surface with mustard and sprinkle with crouton crumbs.
Return to oven and continue to roast for 10-15 minutes longer until meat thermometer registers 155\u00b0F.
Remove from oven, let stand for 5 minutes, slice, serve and enjoy!