Pork Loin

Ingredients

1 3-4 lb pork loin
1 flat red or white onion, sliced in circles
1 bag frozen chopped spinach thawed and water squeezed out
1/2 lb bacon cut in small pieces plus 1/2 lb bacon put aside
salt
ground pepper
1 tsp dried basil
1 hand full of chopped fresh cilantro
a couple of sprinkles of dried red pepper
garlic powder
1 small drained can sliced black olives
1 small drained can of diced tomatoes


On a large cutting board place loin front to back (not long ways) with a sharp knife make a long slice like a sub sandwich bun. Lay it open and in this order lay and press the following ingredients on the meat evenly.

First the onion, spread the spinach, sprinkle garlic powder on top, olives, lay the bacon pieces evenly, season with all herbs. Press all ingredients down onto the meat. Roll tightly and use butcher's twine to wrap it.

Rub top with olive oil and garlic powder garlic. Place in low roaster on rack and lay a few bacon strips over the top. Add tomatoes last 10 minutes. Cook at 350 degrees for about 2 hours or until meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees. After removing it from the oven let it rest for about 20 minutes. Use the drippings to make a gravy with cornstarch and water. Slice and serve!