Peppercorn Pork Loin Roast

Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2-pound) lean, boneless pork loin roast
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
• 2 cups soft whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
• 2 teaspoons whole assorted peppercorns, crushed
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Cooking spray
• Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Trim fat from roast. Combine mustard and buttermilk. Spread mustard mixture over roast.
3. Combine breadcrumbs and next 4 ingredients; press breadcrumb mixture evenly onto roast. Place roast on a rack in a roasting pan coated with cooking spray. Insert a meat thermometer into thickest part of roast, if desired. Bake at 325° for 2 hours or until meat thermometer registers 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.