Pork Roast with Garlic and Herbs
This Pork Roast with Garlic and Herbs recipe is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of aromatic herbs like oregano, thyme, rosemary, and fennel, along with fresh minced garlic and extra-virgin olive oil, creates a mouthwatering blend of flavors that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 kg pork loin 2.2-3.3 lbs
- 1 Tbsp Mediterranean seasoning blend oregano, thyme, rosemary, and fennel
- 3 cloves of garlic minced (or use a garlic press)
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the pork loin and pat dry.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Mediterranean seasoning blend, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Using a small sharp knife, make incisions all over the top of the pork loin, about 1 inch deep. Rub the herb mixture into each hole using your fingers, making sure to save some for the outside.
- Rub the remaining herb mixture all over the outside of the pork loin. Place the pork on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, fat side up.
- Bake for 20 minutes per pound, or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
You can use a mortar and pestle to crush the herbs, or put them in a Ziploc bag and roll with a rolling pin, or crush them with the back of a spoon in a small bowl.
For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).