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Herb Crusted Pork Loin

Herb-crusted pork loin is easy enough for a weeknight meal or fancy enough for holiday gatherings.

Herb crusted pork loin sliced on a white plate. With a side of broccolini and roasted potatoes.


Herb-crusted pork loin is easy enough for a weeknight meal or fancy enough for holiday gatherings.
This pork is deliciously moist and tender, the perfect main dish to serve to a hungry family!

 

Herb crusted pork loin slice on a white dinner plate with a side of roasted potatoes and broccolini.
What is the difference between pork tenderloin and pork loin?

Pork tenderloin is thin and usually 1-2 pounds, and one of the most tender cuts of pork you can buy.
Pork loin can be anywhere from 3-5 pounds and usually has a layer of fat the runs over one side.

What's a safe temperature to cook pork too?

Cook pork roasts to an internal temp of 145 degrees. Always use a meat thermometer to check before removing the meat from the heat source.

Four process photos. First one, raw porl loin roast on a rack in a baking pan. Second one, pork loin on a rach in a roasting pan with her mixture rubbed all over. Fourth one, pork loin on a rack in a roasting pan dine and out of the oven. Fourth one, Pork loin and rack removed from roasting pan. Roasting pan is has drippings from the roast left in the pan.
Tips for making herb-crusted pork loin.

  • Place pork loin fat side up on in a roasting pan with a rack.
  • If it's getting too brown on top or you feel the garlic is starting to burn. Just lay a piece of aluminum foil loosely on top.
  • Always allow the pork to rest 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Use a meat thermometer to achieve the perfect temperature.
  • Throw some seasoned potatoes tossed in olive oil in the roasting pan, to cook alongside the pork loin. Or my Honey Garlic Roasted Potatoes.

 

 

A slice of herb crusted pork loin on a white plate with broccoli and roasted potatoes.
What to serve with pork loin?

 

A fork picking up a bite of pork and potato.

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Herb crusted pork loin sliced on a white plate. With a side of broccolini and roasted potatoes.

Herb Crusted Pork Loin

4.38 from 8 votes
Written By: Wendie
Herb crusted pork loin is easy enough for a weeknight meal or fancy enough for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 129

Ingredients
  

  • 1- 4pound boneless pork loin
  • ยผ cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ยฝ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • Add more salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a small bowl add the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes and mix until combined.
  • Rub the mixture all over the roast even underneath. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Place the roasting pan in the center of the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375 and roast for an additional 1 hour. Or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Remove pork loin and transfer to a platter. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Place roasting pan on the stovetop and add the wine or chicken stock and whisk to loosen any brown bits of flavor. Let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  • Slice the pork and serve with pan juices.

Notes

You can substitute the fresh herbs for dried but use about 3/4 teaspoon of dried. Dried herbs are a lot more concentrated than fresh herbs.
If you get a larger roast the cooking time will be extended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 1220mg
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Course Entrees
Cuisine American
4.38 from 8 votes (8 ratings without comment)

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  1. Made the Herb crusted pork tenderloin. Delicious. Our roast was only 1 1/2 lbs so it was cooked very quickly but delicious.

    Nice rub.