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GARLIC AND FENNEL PORK ROAST
1 boneless rolled pork loin roast (2 1/2 lb)
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Place pork roast in shallow baking pan. In small bowl, mix all remaining ingredients; spread over roast.
2. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into center of pork reads 155°F.
3. Remove roast from pan; cover with foil and let stand 10 minutes until thermometer reads 160ºF. Remove string from roast; cut into slices.

SERVES 8