Roast Pork with Apple Topping

Makes 8 servings

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
• 1-1/2 cups applesauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace

In a small bowl, combine flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, mustard, caraway, sugar, pepper and sage; rub over roast. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Place on a greased baking rack, fat side up, in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour. Combine applesauce, brown sugar, mace and remaining salt; mix well. Spread over roast. Roast 1 hour longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160°-170°. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.