Garlic Roasted Pork Loin

By kimrinaldi1

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) fresh sage or 1 tsp (5 cm) dried
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) fresh rosemary or 1 tsp (5 cm) dried
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) salt
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) freshly ground pepper
• 1 Tbs (15 ml) olive oil
• A boneless center-cut loin of pork, about 3 lbs (1.35 Kg)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the garlic, herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil and puree in an electric food processor or using a mortar and pestle. Rub all over the pork and marinate for 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. If refrigerated, allow the roast to come to room temperature before cooking. Place on a wire rack in a roasting pan and bake in a preheated 450F (230C) oven for
15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300F (150C) and cook to an internal temperature of 145F (63C), about 1 1/2 hours. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Serves 6 to 8.