Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

By Afton

Ingredients

• 1 (2-pound) boneless pork loin, with fat left on
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

Details

Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees F and roast for an additional 20 minutes. Test for doneness using an instant-read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, remove the roast from the oven. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes before carving.