Roasted Pork Loin with a Warm Bacon Dressing

Ingredients

• Pork Loin

  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) onion salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) Cayenne pepper
  • 1 pork loin, about 3 lbs (1.4 kg)
  • 3 large onions, peeled and halved
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

• Warm Bacon Dressing

  • 1/2 lb (225 g) bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped 

  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) whiskey (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cider, sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper