Herb-Crusted Pork Loin (Paula Deen)

Name: Herb-Crusted Pork Loin (Paula Deen)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) pork loin, with fat left on; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced

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Recipe by Oolala

From "Paula Deen Celebrates" that I just borrowed from the Library. The outside gets crusty and the inside is juicy and tender.

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READY IN: 55mins

SERVES: 10-12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

(4 lb) pork loin, with fat left on
1

tablespoon salt
2

tablespoons olive oil
4

garlic cloves, minced
1

teaspoon dried thyme, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced
1

teaspoon dried basil, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced
1

teaspoon dried rosemary, can use 2 tsp. fresh minced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
Place the pork loin on a rack in a roasting pan.
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
With your fingers, massage the mixture onto the pork loin, covering all of the meat and fat.
Roast the pork for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F. and roast for an additional hour.
Test for doneness using and instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F. remove from the oven.
Allow the meat to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests.

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