MUSTARD-RUBBED PORK LOIN WITH BLACKBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• In a dry skillet over med heat, place mustard seed, fennel, coriander, cumin, and peppercorns. Keep moving skillet, to keep the seeds from burning; cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. (mustard seeds will begin to pop).
• Transfer to a spice grinder, or use a mortar and pestle to finely chop the spices, but do not grind completely to a powder. Transfer to a small bowl and add the thyme, dry mustard, ginger, 1/2 tsp salt, and sugar. Set aside.
• Heat oven to 425°F Rub pork with 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 2 Tbsp spice mixture.; pat with hands to stick. Spray a small roasting pan with cooking spray and place pork in pan.
• Bake about 25 minutes, transfer to cutting board and let rest covered loosely with foil.
• Place roasting pan on stove over med-high heat, stir in wine and deglaze the pan. Stir in chicken stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 5-7 minutes.
• Whisk together flour and 1/4 cup water, then whisk into the sauce. Whisk in remaining tablespoon Dijon mustard; cook until mixture thickens, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the berries; cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
• Slice pork, transfer to a platter, and serve with the sauce. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired.