Low Carb Cocoa Pork Roast Recipe

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

80 minutes

Yield

8
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest, freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 scallion (finely minced)
  • 1 garlic clove (large, finely minced )
  • 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 pounds)
  • lime wedges (for serving (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

6 fluid ounce

Carbohydrates

1
g

Protein

45
g

Fat

21
g

Calories

375

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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F.
  2. Lightly coat large sheet pan with olive oil.
  3. Combine all ingredients except the pork, with 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper, in a small dish.
  4. Rub pork with spice mixture and place on pan.
  5. Bake 15 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue to roast until internal temperature of pork reaches 145°F, about 30 minutes.
  7. Remove pork from oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove twine and slice roast thinly against grain.
  9. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.