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A simple roasted pork loin recipe with fresh garlic, rosemary, and thyme. Easy to prep, easy to cook and absolutely delicious.
Step by step instructions, including temperatures included!
Growing up, Sunday dinners were a big deal. My Mum would cook for whoever lived at our house, and whoever happened to be around that day.
If you were a friend of the family, you made sure you “happened to be around” on a Sunday. A spot at our table guaranteed a big roast dinner, mashed potatoes, vegetables and of course, a full-flavored gravy. YESSSSSS.
This post is really about how to cook a pork loin. You don’t have to get fancy and use fresh herbs, or garlic. Simple salt and pepper will get the job done just fine.
Check out my How to cook a Boneless Leg of Lamb recipe for another great Sunday dinner!
What to serve with Pork
I am pretty traditional, and love to serve potatoes alongside Roasted Pork. Try Honey Mustard Roasted Baby Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes, Twice Baked Potatoes or Scalloped Potatoes. More Side Dish Recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 4oz per person. At 26 grams of protein per 4oz serving, it packs a filling punch! Flavorful and satisfying!
A good rule of thumb is about 20 minutes per pound. So, 1 hour and 20 minutes for a 4lb roast.
Pork chops should be cooked to 145 degrees F when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.
Simply put, resting after roasting results in juicier meat. Resting allows the juices to settle throughout. If you slice right out of the oven, all the juices run out – and you get dry pork.
The good news is you can make gravy while the pork rests.
Use leftover pork in enchiladas. Or, shred it and add BBQ sauce and make sandwiches.
Another fun idea is to make carnitas! Shred the pork and mix with cilantro, lime, black beans, and taco seasoning, and wrap in a corn tortilla)
Why you’ll love this recipe
- This is super simple. Just mix up some seasonings, and throw the pork in the oven and you are good to to.
- Adaptable. Change up the herbs, use a spice rub you created yourself (or try my Tuscan Seasoning, or Cajun Seasoning).
- Delicious. This goes without saying, right?
Ingredients
The full list of ingredients and quantities is found in the printable recipe card below.
How to cook a Pork Loin Roast
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The full list of ingredients, quantities and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Get prepped
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Remove from the wrapper and pat dry with paper towels.
Mince the garlic, rosemary and thyme.
Season the pork
Make a mixture of olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary and fresh thyme.
Place pork loin in a roasting dish, and season with salt and pepper.
Spread herb & garlic mixture over the pork loin.
Roast
Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes per pound, or until the center reads 145 degrees F in the middle.
Rest
Rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Kylee’s Notes
What to do with leftovers
What temperature to cook Pork?
Pork chops should be cooked to 145 degrees F when tested with a digital thermometer in the thickest part.
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How to Cook a Pork Loin
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
For the Pork
- 4 lb Boneless Fresh Pork Loin
- Salt and pepper
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbs fresh rosemary (minced)
- 2 Tbs fresh thyme (minced)
For the Gravy
- 2 Tbs pan drippings (or vegetable oil or butter)
- ½ onion (sliced)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 Tbs all purpose flour
- 2 Cups chicken stock
- Salt and pepper
Directions
For the Pork
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove pork loin from the wrapper and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place pork loin in a roasting dish, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the olive oil, garlic, fresh rosemary and fresh thyme in small bowl.
- Spread herb & garlic mixture over the pork loin.
- Roast in the oven for 1 hour, to 1 hour 20 minutes (15-20 minutes per pound), or until the center reads 145 degrees F in the middle.
- Rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Devour.
For the Gravy
- In a large skillet, saute half a medium onion in the vegetable oil (or butter or pan drippings).
- Season with salt, pepper and add fresh or dried thyme.
- Add the flour and mix well, and allow to cook for a minute.
- Whiskin the hot stock.
- Simmer, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Test for seasoning and add more if needed.
- Serve with sliced roasted pork loin.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Marsha says
Excellent! I cut this recipe in half for 6. Made as outlined without the gravy and 4 adults and 2 small children ate the entire meal! Next time I will roast in a 9/9 pan to make the drippings easier to harvest for the gravy. I would also increase the herbs to get more crust on the loin. Resting time is critical for a perfectly cooked roast. Easy enough for a week night dinner and I know the pork would make perfect sandwiches for lunch to clean up any leftovers
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