Apricot-Stuffed Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin

1 tbsp. cumin
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. five-spice powder
1/2 tsp. red pepper
6oz. pkg. finely chopped dried apricots
3lbs. boned pork loin roast

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.

Trim fat from pork. Cut a 1½”-wide horizontal slit into the end of pork; cut
through to the other end of pork to form a deep pocket using a long, thin
knife. Spoon apricot into pocket; pack using the handle of a wooden spoon.
Rub surface of pork with cumin mixture. Place pork on a broiler pan coated
with cooking spray. Insert meat thermometer into thickest portion of pork.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 55 minutes or until thermometer registers 160° (slightly pink).

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