Roasted Pork Loin
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
266 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Roasted Pork Loin
Description
Roasted Pork Loin is a straightforward roast relying on fresh rosemary and garlic to create a savory herb paste that complements the lean pork. The paste, made by crushing rosemary, salt, garlic, and olive oil, forms a flavorful coating around the pork loin. The roast cooks uncovered on a wire rack, fat cap side up, which helps baste the meat during baking and develop a nicely browned surface.
The cooking temperature of 350°F is moderate, roasting the pork for roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes until its internal temperature reaches between 145 and 160 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures the meat is cooked through while remaining juicy. Resting the meat for about 10 minutes after roasting allows the juices to redistribute for better texture.
This roast can be served sliced with the pan juices for added flavor, making it suitable for a hearty dinner. The recipe’s simple herb and garlic paste highlights the pork’s natural flavor without heavy sauces or complicated steps.
Ingredients
- 4 pound pork loin roast please note the weight of your roast, you may need to adjust, measured in pounds
- 2 teaspoons rosemary leaves fresh
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use either a mortar and pestle, or a food processor, add rosemary leaves, salt, garlic, and olive oil. Mash or pulse until a paste is formed. Place roast on a wire rack on a baking sheet fat cap side up.
- Spread rosemary and garlic paste over the roast. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check roast for temperature with a meat thermometer.
- When the temperature is between 145 to 160 degrees remove the roast for from the oven. You may need to adjust the cooking time. All ovens and cuts of meat are different. Allow roast to rest for about 10 minutes before carving. If desired serve with pan juices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 684mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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