Herb Roasted Pork Loin and Potatoes

By Sunny1980

"This roast pork loin and potatoes is a snap to prepare. Serve with a vegetable side dish and your favorite salad for an extra special meal."

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes. Drain, cool, and place in a bowl. Toss with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, chives, salt, and pepper. Rub the pork loin roast with 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, and cook 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Arrange the potatoes around the roast, and continue cooking 50 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover with foil, and let sit 20 minutes before slicing.