There are few cuts of meat as user-friendly as pork loin. This delicious and easy pork loin recipe takes only minutes to prep for the oven, and the results are a moist, lean, and aromatic roast.
Makes 6-8 Servings of Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Makes 6-8 Servings of Herb Roasted Pork Loin
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 bunch rosemary, washed, left on the stems
- 1 bunch fresh thyme, washed, left on the stems
- 1 bunch tarragon, washed, left on the stems
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 lb boneless pork loin roast
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled, but prick the skin with the tip of a knife
Preparation:
Add the fresh herbs, stems and all, into a 9 x 12 baking dish or pan, along with the olive oil. Toss to coat, and lay the pork loin over the bed of herbs. Season the pork loin generously with salt, fresh ground black pepper, and paprika. Scatter the garlic cloves around the meat.
Roast for 35 minutes, then remove and turn the pork loin over. Using a pair of tongs, cover the top of the pork with the wilted herbs. Place back in the oven, and roast for 30 minutes more, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
Allow to rest loosely covered with foil for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with the roasted garlic cloves, and any of the natural meat juices from the pan.
Roast for 35 minutes, then remove and turn the pork loin over. Using a pair of tongs, cover the top of the pork with the wilted herbs. Place back in the oven, and roast for 30 minutes more, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
Allow to rest loosely covered with foil for 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with the roasted garlic cloves, and any of the natural meat juices from the pan.