ITALIAN HERB-CRUSTED PORK LOIN

By porklion

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
• 8 medium carrots, halved lengthwise
• 2 medium onions, quartered

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix oil, garlic and seasonings; rub over roast. Arrange carrots and onions on the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan. Place roast over vegetables, fat side up. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 475°. Roast 20 minutes.

Reduce oven setting to 425°. Roast 30-40 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 145° and vegetables are tender. Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 20 minutes before slicing.
Yield: 8 servings.