Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 boneless whole pork loin roast (2-1/2 pounds)

1 cup water

Directions

Combine the first five ingredients; rub over roast. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Pour water into pan.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Yield: 8 servings.

Alternate Directions:

Cut roast in half. Rub seasonings over roast. Place in 5 quart slow cooker and pour water over roast.  Cook for 8-9 hours.

Nutritional Facts4 ounces cooked pork equals 212 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 70 mg cholesterol, 248 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 27 g protein.