Bacon and Pork- How can you go wrong?

I tried this recipe a few weeks ago at our Sunday-Funday picnic and it was a huge hit, so when the opportunity to make it again presented itself,  I jumped at it.  The recipe is from Giada De Laurentiis from Food Network,  and it is a keeper! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/honey-mustard-pork-roast-with-bacon-recipe/index.html

You start with a 3-4 pound center-cut pork loin NOT a tenderloin.  This inexpensive cut of meat goes far for a family and its left overs can be become the base for empanadas, a family favorite.  Be sure all the silver skin or the shiny striated covering is removed carefully with a knife.  Next you want to make diagonal cuts into the top of the loin.  Okay onto the marinate.

In a medium bowl measure out the following ingredients:
Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, garlic, and rosemary leaves.  Be sure to chop the rosemary leaves finely so you don't have chewy leaves stuck in your teeth!
I also added just for the heck of it, Bone Suckin' Sauce Seasoning & Rub,  which I got from our local butcher shop.  I liked it because its gluten free and has no MSG in it,  and the Butcher said it was awesome.  He was right its great.

Cut butcher's twine in pieces long enough to tie around the loin and go the full length of the loin about 2 inches apart.  Tying the loin like this helps the pork to cook more evenly.  Lay the roast over the parallel pieces of twine. Gently pour marinade over the top of the pork as pictured.

massage the mixture all over top being sure to push into the diagonal cuts.  Don't forget the ends!

Lay bacon strips lengthwise on top of the loin covering the whole surface

tie the strings!

All bundled and ready to roast at 350 degrees for an hour, uncovered.  Then tent with foil for another 15 min till internal temp reads 150 or so, ultimately you want it around 160 degrees, keeping in mind when you remove it, and let it rest for 15 minutes internal temperature keeps rising!  Can you tell I have screwed that up a few times!!

 Sorry for the half picture of the loin!  It smelled so good we just dug in!

In addition to the pork we had home-made applesauce, green beans with garden tomatoes and bacon, and roasted yukon gold and sweet potatoes sprinkled with the Bone Suckin' seasonings.  Delicious!  Look for these recipes on another post, coming soon.  Enjoy!