Herb-Crusted Pork Loin (Paula Deen)
(from saymyname’s recipe box)
Source: Paula Deen
Serves 10 peopleCategories: Main Dish, Paula Deen, Pork
Ingredients
- 1 (4 lb) pork loin, with fat left on
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
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Place the pork loin on a rack in a roasting pan.
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Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
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With your fingers, massage the mixture onto the pork loin, covering all of the meat and fat.
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Roast the pork for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F. and roast for an additional hour.
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Test for doneness using and instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F. remove from the oven.
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Allow the meat to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests.