This roasted pork loin is tender, juicy, and fragrant thanks to a mix of garlic, mustard, and fine herbs. A gentle cooking method allows the meat to retain all its tenderness. It pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a salad.
Ingredients
- boneless pork loin
- olive oil
- Dijon mustard
- minced garlic cloves
- dried thyme
- dried rosemary
- paprika
- onion powder
- salt
- ground black pepper
- new potatoes
- carrots
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- Mix olive oil, mustard, garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Evenly coat the pork loin with the seasoning mixture.
- Place the pork loin in a roasting pan. Add seasoned vegetables around the meat, if desired.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 63 °C (145 °F).
- Remove the meat from the oven, loosely cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice the pork loin and serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.
- Note: For an even more flavorful meat, marinate the pork loin in the refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours before cooking. Leftovers are excellent in sandwiches, in a salad, or sautéed with vegetables.
