Boneless Herb-Crusted Leg of Pork

Cut:

Leg

Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2-4-pound Salmon Creek Farms Natural Pork boneless leg of pork (fresh ham)

  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon dried sage, crushed

  • 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon regular salt

Instructions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Brush surface of pork with oil. In a small bowl, combine paprika, sage, rosemary, garlic, pepper and salt.

  2. Rub herb mixture over surface of pork. Place on rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer inserted in thickest part reads

  3. 50 degrees F. (about 18-20 minutes per pound) Remove from oven and cover. Let rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

  4. Serves 8-10, with leftovers.