Honey Spiced Pork Roast - cardamom pods

Method

• give the cardamom pods a good smack to open and remove the seeds.
• add the cardamom seeds to the other whole spices and grind together in a spice grinder.
• remove to a small bowl and stir in kosher salt.
• pat roast dry with paper towels.
• coat the pork all over with the honey.
• oil your fingers if you wish so the honey doesn't stick to them.
• pat the spice mixture all over the roast.
• the honey helps it to stay put.
• cover and refrigerate overnight.
• return to room temp before roasting.
• preheat oven to 450.
• put pork in a rack in a roasting pan and pop in the oven.
• roast for 10 minutes, then turn oven down to 350.
• roast for 50-60 minutes longer.
• the amount of time depends on how well done you like your pork.
• if you are unsure, aim for a 145 F internal temperature.
• remove pork from oven, cover lightly with foil, and let rest 10-15 minutes before carving.