Herb-Crusted, Boneless Leg of Pork

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 to 4 pound boneless leg of pork, (fresh ham)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, OR vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried sage, crushed
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon pepper, cracked
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, OR 1/4 teaspoon table salt

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Brush surface of pork with oil. In a small bowl, combine paprika, sage, rosemary, garlic, pepper and salt. Rub herb mixture over surface of pork.
3. Place on rack in a shallow roasting pan.
4. Roast for 1 hour (about 15 minutes per pound) or until internal temperature on a thermometer reads 145 degrees F.
5. Remove roast from oven; let rest about 10 minutes.

Recipe Yield: Serves 8-10, with leftovers.

Source: NPB
Recipe and image appear courtesy of the National Pork Board.