roast pork with a spiced chili-cocoa rub

(serves 3, leftovers depend on how hungry you are)

roast pork with a spiced chili-cocoa rub

1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp + 1 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp ancho chili pepper

1 1/2 lb pork loin

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Mix the salt, pepper, cocoa, and spices together in a bowl.

Rub the spices all over the pork, coating it heavily. Set the pork on a rack in a roasting pan. Cook for 40-60 minutes, until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 160 F.

Serve with mashed potatoes (boil potatoes, mash them, and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper).

Note: This recipe is inspired by the "Cocoa and Spice Slow-roasted Pork with Onions" recipe from Epicurious. However, it doesn't use pork shoulder, it only takes an hour to make (instead of six), and it serves 3 (instead of 10). Also, it's not overly salty.