Roast Pork with Herb Crust
A juicy pork roast with a fragrant herb crust, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. The garlic and onion add savory depth, while the herb coating creates a deliciously crispy exterior.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 lb pork loin roast
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pat the 2 lb pork loin roast dry with paper towels and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- 2
In a small bowl, mash the 4 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp rosemary, 1 tbsp thyme, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper into a paste.
- 3
Rub the herb paste all over the pork roast, pressing it onto the surface. Slice the 1 medium onion into thick rings and scatter them in a roasting pan.
- 4
Place the pork on top of the onion rings in the pan. Roast for 35-40 minutes, until the crust is golden and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- 5
Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice and serve with the roasted onions on top.
Tools you’ll need
- roasting pan
- small bowl
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- meat thermometer
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