Description
A savory and hearty dish featuring tender pork loin roasted with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork loin
- 1 lb potatoes, diced
- 1 lb carrots, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, toss the diced potatoes and carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Season Pork: Rub the pork loin with minced garlic, rosemary, thyme, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Sear Pork: In a hot skillet, sear the pork loin on all sides until browned.
- Roast Pork and Vegetables:
- Place the seared pork in the center of a roasting pan.
- Arrange the vegetables around the pork.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Rest and Serve:
- Let the pork rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving.
Notes
- Use an oven-safe thermometer to monitor the pork’s temperature.
- For a more flavorful roast, marinate the pork in the olive oil and herb mixture for a few hours or overnight.
- Variations can include adding other root vegetables like parsnips or adding a splash of white wine to the roasting pan for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg