Herbed Loin of Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless centre-cut pork loin (3 – 4 lbs)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp dried sage
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground pepper

Makes: 4-6 servings
Free of: gluten and all top allergens

Photo: Chris Gonzaga

Instructions

  1. Combine spices, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and rub onto pork loin.
  2. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  4. Heat oil in an oven-proof pan over medium-high heat. Sear pork on all sides until golden brown.
  5. Move pork to oven and roast for 10 minutes.
  6. Reduce temperature to 250°F and continue cooking for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer in the centre of the roast reads 150°F.
  7. Place roast on a cutting board. Tent with foil and let stand for 10 minutes before carving.
  8. Serve at once with Pommes Anna and Braised Red Cabbage.

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