Herb Crusted Pork Loin

Ingredients

Meathead's Simon and Garfunkel Spice Rub

• 1 tbsp. dried crushed parsley
  

• 2 tbsp. dried crushed sage
  

• 1 tbsp. dried crushed rosemary
  

• 1 tbsp. dried crushed thyme
  

• 1 tbsp. dried crushed oregano
  

• 1 tbsp. dried crushed basil
  

• 1 tbsp. dried crushed bay leaf
  

• 1 tbsp. ground black pepper
  

• 1 tbsp. sugar

Italian Bread

• 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  

• 1/2 cup lukewarm water 
  

• 1/8 tsp. instant yeast or active dry yeast
  

• 2 tsp. instant yeast or active dry yeast
  

• 3/4 cup lukewarm water
  

• 2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  

• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
  

• 1 large egg white, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
  

• Sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning (depends on preference) 

  
  

Spinach Casserole

• 3 pounds fresh spinach
  

• 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  

• 1 1/2 tbsp. flour
  

• 1 cup stock

• 3/4 cup grated swiss cheese
  

• 2 tbsp. fine dry breadcrumbs
  

• Salt and pepper

  
  

Cauliflower Gratin

• 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds)
  

• 1 small leek, white and light green part only, very thinly sliced
  

• ¾ cup heavy cream
  

• 1 1/2 cup sharp grated white cheddar
  

• Olive oil, for drizzling
  

• Salt and black pepper

  
  

Other

• 2.6 lbs pork loin 

  
  

• Canola/olive oil 50:50

  
  

• 21g salt