Description
Roast Pork Loin with Garlic and Herbs is a sumptuous dish that combines tender, juicy pork with aromatic herbs and robust garlic. This recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors using simple ingredients you likely have on hand. It’s perfect for family gatherings, special occasions, or cozy dinners at home. Each mouthwatering slice promises to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare, making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless pork loin
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pat the pork loin dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to form a paste.
- Rub the garlic herb mixture over the pork loin and let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Place the pork in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Let rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 5 oz (140g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 90mg