Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Name: Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 2 h 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 kilograms boneless pork loin, with fat left on; 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 Tbsp salt

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin a try. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 444 calories, 68g of protein, and 17g of fat. Head to the store and pick up pork loin, garlic, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.

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Place the pork loin on a rack in a roasting pan.

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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.

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Roast the pork for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and roast for an additional hour. Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees F, remove the roast from the oven. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes before carving. It will continue to cook while it rests.

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