Description
A fuss-free, comforting pork loin roast recipe that yields juicy, tender meat with simple ingredients and hands-off oven cooking. Perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 pounds pork loin roast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Optional: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Take pork loin out of the fridge about 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mince garlic, chop rosemary and thyme, and mix with olive oil, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a bowl. Stir in Dijon mustard if using.
- Pat pork loin dry with paper towels.
- Rub the herb and garlic mixture all over the pork, coating every side.
- Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in roasting pan or skillet over medium-high heat and sear pork loin on all sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan to keep pork moist during roasting.
- Place pan in oven and roast until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C), about 45-55 minutes for 2-3 pound loin. Start checking at 40 minutes.
- Remove roast from oven and tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10-15 minutes to redistribute juices.
- Slice pork into 1/2-inch thick pieces and serve with pan juices or gravy.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness at 145°F. Let the roast rest for at least 10 minutes to keep it juicy. Searing the pork before roasting adds flavor and color but is optional. Fresh garlic and herbs are preferred for best flavor. Use low-sodium chicken broth to control saltiness. For extra crisp, broil for 2 minutes before resting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the roast (ap
- Calories: 290
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 38
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