Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 lb. ) boneless pork loin, with fat left on
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme or 2 tsp. minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried basil or 2 tsp. fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried rosemary or 2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

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 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 425 degrees and roast for an additional hour. Test for doneness using an instant read thermometer. When the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, 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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